Department of Politics

We are a distinguished centre of original, interdisciplinary research, with a strong reputation for the quality of our teaching.

Our academics are undertaking interdisciplinary research at the cutting edge and they bring the latest ideas into their teaching.

Our courses move across the boundaries between subjects, encompassing economics, philosophy, history and sociology.

Get in touch with us if you have any queries about studying, researching, working or collaborating with us.

Founded in 1972, our department is at the centre of academic London and you can walk to Whitehall, the heart of British political life.

Find course learning materials, including programme handbooks, and access our online learning environment, Moodle.

We offer expert supervision by world-renowned academics and we welcome applications from potential research students.

Securing funding for your studies will be a key concern and we are committed to providing the advice and support you need.

An undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in politics could help you develop a career in a broad range of areas - find out what our graduates have gone on to do.

Our staff publish widely. Read their recent publications.

We engage with key issues in British politics and public life through public debates, conferences, lectures, seminars and workshops.

This is a podcast in which members of the Department of Politics discuss current issues in British politics.

The Chair was awarded to Dr Dionyssis G. Dimitrakopoulos in August 2020 for a period of three years

Our blog considers a wide range of pressing concerns and questions in contemporary global politics.

This programme allows a suitably qualified writer to spend up to a year at Birkbeck, working on a book or series of articles on a political theme aimed at a broad readership.

New podcast and vlog series with Dionyssis Dimitrakopoulos.