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Department of Political Science

School of Public Policy at University College London

Department of Political Science

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About us

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The Department of Political Science / School of Public Policy is Britain's only department focused on Graduate teaching and research. Recognised in the last Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)  as one the leading research centre’s in Political Science, and ranked in the top ten teaching departments by the Guardian and Times Good University Guides, it offers a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all fields of politics, including international relations, political theory, human rights and public policy-making and administration. Read more.

The Constitution Unit

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The Constitution Unit is the Department's main externally funded research centre, specialising in constitutional reform and comparative constitutional studies.  Since the Unit began in 1995 we have been closely involved in all aspects of constitutional reform in the UK.  Our current research is focused mainly on Parliament; freedom of information; and devolution.

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School of Public Policy,
The Rubin Building,
29/30 Tavistock Square,
London, WC1H 9QU.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7679 4999 (Reception),
Fax: +44 (0)20 7679 4969,
Email: spp@ucl.ac.uk.

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