The research programme of the Department of Political and Social Sciences (SPS) places emphasis on political and social change within Europe at the national, sub-national and transnational level.

The research interests of the Department range across the four sub-disciplines of comparative politics, sociology, international relations, and social and political theory.

The Department favours a multi-faceted approach to research projects and theses many of which cut across traditional academic boundaries. 

Courses in both quantitative and qualitative methods are available as options in the first and second year, while field work and data collection normally take place in the second and third year.

 

New Appointment in the Department

  • Stefano Bartolini, Peter Mair Chair in Comparative Politics
     (as of September 2013)

 

Page last updated on 23 May 2013

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'In Between'-Hegemony and Rising Powers

Description
Workshop 30-31 May, Invited Guests: Sandra Destradi (Univ. Hamburg), Stefan Schirm (Univ. Bochum)
Date:
24/05/2013
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Beyond Critique: New Approaches to the Study of Religion and the Secular

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Workshop 30 May - 1 June
Date:
24/05/2013
Causal Inference

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Workshop on 6-7 June
Date:
20/05/2013
Thoughts on Machiavelli

Thoughts on Machiavelli

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Masterclass from 27 May - 6 June
Date:
20/05/2013