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UCL’s Department of Political Science & School of Public Policy offers you a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all fields of politics, including international relations, political theory, human rights, public policy-making and administration. The Department is recognized for its world-class research and policy impact, ranking second in the UK in the latest Guardian rankings on research excellence in politics.

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Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research degree programmes.

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 Innovative and rigorous research with public impact, supported by leading funders.

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UCL Uncovering Politics

In this weekly podcast academics explore key themes of contemporary politics and let you into some of their research findings that we think the wider world needs to know about. Episode topics include the limits of free speech, monarchy in modern democracy, the politics of asylum, Trump's legacy, and more.

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The latest episode: Should the Civil Service Be Neutral?
This week we ask which is better: a bureaucracy staffed by neutral civil servants; or one filled by political appointees?

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UCL Political Science FAQ


We outline what you can expect from your academic experience at UCL to help you make informed choices for next year. 

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Student on bridge by Houses of Parliament

Current Legal & Political Theory MA student Christina Fluharty discusses the programme so far

Studying & Wellbeing

Political science students
MSc International Public Policy student Kamryn Lyle and MSc European Politics & Policy student Tara Sciortino talk about their wellbeing during remote study.