Research clusters

Find out more about our research clusters.

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Comparative Politics

Cutting edge research on issues of comparative politics in the UK, Europe, and worldwide.
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Global Political Economy

One of the largest and best concentrations of critical IPE scholars in the world.
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Manchester Centre for Political Theory (MANCEPT)

MANCEPT provides an active forum for education, and research in political theory and philosophy.
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Democracy and Elections

Bringing together political scientists and sociologists who study democracy, citizen participation and elections both within the UK and worldwide.
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Critical Global Politics

Cutting edge research in critical approaches to the study of global politics.
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Projects and networks

We collaborate with colleagues across the University, the region and internationally.