Social Sciences: Politics & International Relations

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

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.

Centre for Citizenship, Globalization and Governance

Merging insights from political science and international relations

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Professor Gerry Stoker

Director

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“My main research interests are in urban politics, democratic politics, governance, local and regional governance, public participation and public service reform.”

 

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Field research first-hand

Offering students the opporutunity to learn essential skills and the chance to use resulting data in their BSc or MSc dissertations

Field research first-hand