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Department of Government & Public PolicyAbout the Department
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Top 10 - The Times Good University Guide 2023
We are 6th in the UK for Politics according to The Times Good University Guide 2023.
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1st for Politics
Based on REF 2021 results, the Times Higher Education ranked Strathclyde as number one in the UK for Politics.
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Study with Leading Scholars
Our staff are leading scholars in comparative politics, political behaviour, international relations and public policy. Their research is used by policymakers around the world.
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Change the World of Politics
Our undergraduate and graduate degrees offer students a "journey" that equips them to use theory and master practical skills to play a key role in changing world of global politics and public policy.