Research in the Department

Research Clusters

The Department’s research is structured into three active research clusters. 

• Global Ethics and Political Theory (GEPT) 
• Intelligence, Security and Strategic Studies (ISSS)
• Parties, Participation and Public Opinion (3PO)  

These groups aim to promote and support high quality research, acting as a stimulating and supportive research environment for research staff and PhD students working in these areas. The three clusters meet regularly, organise seminars with external speakers and serve as a platform to discuss research in progress by staff and PhD students.

Detailed information about the research interests of individual staff and their recent publications can be found on their staff pages.

Recent Publications

All our staff are actively engaged in publishing high-quality outputs from their research. You will find here a selected list of staff publications, and can find a more comprehensive list of publications on their individual pages.

Research Students

The Department offers a wide-range of research degrees, both campus based and by Distance Learning, and a vibrant Postgraduate Research (PGR) Student culture.

We will be happy to welcome you if you are interested in undertaking a research degree with us.

Seminars and Events

The Department has a vibrant programme of research seminars. These are organised by the three research clusters who invite external speakers who are working in key areas of the group’s activities.