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Welcome to the Political Studies Association
Since 1950, the objectives of our Association have been 'to promote the development of political studies and to encourage education and the advancement of learning in the art and science of government and in other branches of the political sciences'.
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Welcome to the Political Studies Association
Since 1950, the objectives of our Association have been 'to promote the development of political studies and to encourage education and the advancement of learning in the art and science of government and in other branches of the political sciences'.
Join Now
Welcome to the Political Studies Association
Since 1950, the objectives of our Association have been 'to promote the development of political studies and to encourage education and the advancement of learning in the art and science of government and in other branches of the political sciences'.
Join Now
PSA27 Annual Conference
The next PSA Annual Conference will be PSA27: ‘Seismic Politics’. Taking place in Hull, 22 – 24 March, 2027.
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TLN Annual Conference 2026 - Call for Papers
The PSA's Teaching & Learning Network is seeking paper proposals for the conference; 'Teaching amid Chaos' taking place in Glasgow, 3 - 4 September 2026.
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Results are in - 2026 Student Blogs Competition!
Join us in celebrating this year's Student Blogs winner and the two runners up!
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ECN Annual Conference 2026 – Call for Papers
The PSA’s Early Career Network is seeking submissions from international doctoral researchers and Early Career Academics for our 2026 annual conference: Reshaping Political Studies.
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Welcome to the Political Studies Association
The PSA has been the home of political studies in the UK since 1950. We advance, support and promote the study of politics and international relations for all across and beyond the UK.
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Latest News

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PSA News: June 2026

Results are in – 2026 Student Blogs Competition!

Political Theory & Impact Roundtable

PSA editor wins ‘Private Eye’ journalism award

Scottish Election Analysis 2026: The Campaign, Voters and Policies

Latest Blogs

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Revisiting the Future of Political Studies through the ECN Experience at PSA26

What We Can All Learn from Anarchists about Education

Acing your A Level American Politics exam: expert advice

How to get published on The Conversation

Writing a Great Politics Essay: Advice from an Expert

Membership

Benefits include:

Member Discounts

Members save money on special rates for PSA events including the Annual Conference.

PSA Publications

Members receive digital copies of our leading academic journals and political magazine, plus our member magazine, and monthly e-newsletters

Events

Access to a broad and exciting annual programme of international events.

Advocacy

Your membership means that we are able to advocate for you and for the Political Studies discipline when required.

PSA Awards & Prizes

Members are eligible to nominate and be nominated for our prestigious annual PSA Awards & Prizes, recognising excellence and innovation in academia and politics.

Networks & Support

PSA Members form a unique international community. Supported by our networks for Early Career Researchers, Teaching & Learning professionals and our Specialist Groups.

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Events

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In Person
Conference

Media and Politics & Technology, Internet, and Policy Joint Annual Conference

12th January, 2027

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City St George’s, University of London

In Person
Conference

PSA27 Annual Conference

22nd March, 2027

9:00 am

University of Hull

In Person
Conference

Teaching and Learning Network Conference 2026

3rd September, 2026

9:00 am

University of Glasgow

In Person
Conference

PSA Participatory and Deliberative Democracy Conference

7th July, 2026

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University of Southampton

Online
Conference

ECN Annual Conference 2026

7th July, 2026

9:30 am

Online

In Person
Specialist Group

PSA American Politics Group: 2026 Summer Conference

25th June, 2026

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University of Oxford

In Person
Specialist Group

EPOP2026 Conference

17th September, 2026

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University of Liverpool

Online
TLN

APSA PSA – Teaching Political Science in an Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence

22nd June, 2026

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In-Person
Specialist Group

Territorial Politics Workshop – Creative Methodologies in Political Research

24th June, 2026

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University of Stirling

In-Person
Specialist Group

PSA Sport and Politics Conference 2026

4th June, 2026

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University of Liverpool

Publications

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Political Insight

One of the benefits of PSA membership is a free subscription to Political Insight magazine, which members can choose to access online or by post. Political Insight provides a window to the world on all aspects of research in politics. This full-colour magazine is written for everyone with an interest in politics.…

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Resources

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English devolution and the future of subnational government

Active Bystander

Territorial Politics: parties, nationalism, and the reshaping of territorial politics in the UK

Academic Job Market Trends in Politics and International Relations

CQ Press Library

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Members

Our Specialist Groups & Networks

The PSA has a network of some 50 specialist groups, providing a research focus for all members and covering various fields of political studies.

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