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UCL’s Department of Political Science and 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 recognised for its world-class research and policy impact, ranking among the top departments in the UK on both the 2021 Research Excellence Framework and the latest Guardian rankings.

 

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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 climate change, US politcs, and more.

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Previous episodes include...
S13 E1: Outdoor Learning And The Politics Of Hope
We talk about the politics of hope, the climate crisis, and the importance of learning outdoors. With Prof Cathy Elliott.

S12 E6: Opinion Polls
We look at how opinion polls, including MRPs, work, and why they sometimes get it wrong. With Prof Ben Lauderdale.

S10 E7: Climate Change Loss and Damage
We discuss the politics of climate change and loss and damage policy, ahead of the upcoming COP28 conference. With Prof Lisa Vanhala.

 

 

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UCL is ranked among the top ten in the QS World University Rankings 2024 and is winner of The Times and Sunday Times University of the Year 2024.

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Our journey towards equality

UCL Political Science is proud to hold the Athena Swan Bronze Award, recognising our ongoing commitment to improving gender equality.

 

 

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Watch our new MSc Climate Change Policy and Politics programme video

Andreas Juon's thesis wins Jean Blondel PhD Prize

Alumni Spotlight: Sam Colman MSc Global Governance and Ethics 

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