Prospective Student Enquiries
Tel: +44 (0) 141 444 8600
studywithus-hass
Other Enquiries
Tel: +44 (0) 141 548 2733
hass-courses-gov@strath.ac.uk
Prospective Student Enquiries
Tel: +44 (0) 141 444 8600
studywithus-hass
Other Enquiries
Tel: +44 (0) 141 548 2733
hass-courses-gov@strath.ac.uk
Undergraduate
Study Politics & International Relations as part of our flexible graduate BA.Postgraduate taught
We offer a variety of one-year MSc programs in Politics, International Relations and Public Policy.Postgraduate research
Study a PhD or MPhil within the department ranked 1st in the UK for research.Our research centres
Learn more about the world class research emerging from the European Policies Research Centre and the Centre for Energy Policy.Our people
Academics contributing world-leading research across the department.About the department
More about our ethos, teaching and accolades.Our departments
Unparalleled insight into what shapes our world
The Department of Government and Public Policy combines world-class teaching and research that explore political systems and institutions throughout the world and how they inter-relate. Graduates leave our programmes with a thorough and nuanced understanding of political science, policymaking and practical approaches to political problems.
Our graduates also gain transferable skills in research and analysis and go on to pursue careers in government, civil service, consultancy firms, banks, NGOs, SMEs and start-ups. Others find our courses ideal preparation for doctoral research and careers in academia.
The foundation of our work is a vigorous research culture. Our Research Excellence Framework 2021 submission was the highest-rated in the UK, with 62% of research rated world-leading and 100% of the impact rated outstanding.
Our students
Josh Box
MSc Public Policy
Staff and lecturers always go out of their way to help, whether face-to-face, through Skype or e-mail. Student support services are also very good, as are the finance department who have given me invaluable support and advice.
Kusum Vishwakarma
PhD Politics
The department follows an excellent interdisciplinary approach of combining ideas and practical knowledge with real world engagement. It has an impressive setup with different Centres functioning in collaboration which definitely enhances the overall experience.
Latest news
Strathclyde academic secures €1.4million EU grant to study risks in digital campaigning
5 December 2023
Dr Gabriela Borz will lead DIGIEFFECT, a three-year research initiative to evaluate the effectiveness of EU regulation in reducing online misinformation, disinformation and malinformation.
Four PhD opportunities with the Centre of Energy Policy
25 October 2023
Apply now for funded doctorates exploring the low carbon hydrogen market, decarbonisaton, fuel poverty and transport poverty or energy efficiency.
Guardian & Times rank Strathclyde in UK's top 10 for Politics
19 September 2023
The Department of Government & Public Policy's teaching quality has been recognised in impressive subject rankings for 2024.