The Department of Government at Essex is a leading international institute in many areas of politics and offers a diverse range of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Our political science research is rated top in the UK and is seen as world-leading in many areas. The department hosts a number of key activities including the 2009/10 British Election Study, the British Journal of Political Science and the highly-acclaimed Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis.

Whether you are studying, undertaking research or working in the department, you will be part of a world-leading, culturally diverse community that prides itself on the quality of its research and teaching.