Research
One of the UK’s leading research-intensive departments, the Department of Politics and International Relations has expanded considerably over the past decade, and is now in the UK’s top 10 for the excellence of its published work and research intensity.
The work of our researchers informs and enhances national and international policymaking, stimulates informed public and political debate, analyses and solves problems in local communities, and improves public understanding of contemporary political challenges. The Department ranked 7th overall in the UK 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) which means its research was considered world leading and internationally excellent.
The Department also boasts a vibrant research student culture. The Department is part of the prestigious London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP), funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and run jointly by QMUL, King's College London and Imperial College London.
