Research

On all measures of academic excellence we have received rankings which place us among the leading divisions in the UK in terms of research output and expertise
Research within this division is based at the University of Southampton’s Centre for Citizenship, Globalization and Governance (C2G2).
It merges the insights from political science, political theory and international relations and draws in researchers from across Social Sciences, the University and beyond to focus on pressing political issues relating to the exercise of power, cooperation, security, inequality and democracy.
Please visit the Centre for Citizenship, Globalization and Governance for more details.
Praise for research excellence
Research across Politics & International Relations was praised for its quality at the latest research assessment exercise.
Academics in the news
To keep up to date with researchers from Politics & International Relations, see our news pages.
Working with our partners
Academics from Politics & International Relations are working with external organisations to contribute their expertise, which in turn informs their teaching.
More opportunities for doctoral research
The ESRC has chosen Social Sciences to host a prestigious Doctoral Research Centre (DTC). Find out more.

