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Manuscripts of articles and all correspondence relation to the journal should be sent to:

The Editorial Office

British Journal of Politics and International Relations
School of Politics
Nottingham Univesity
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
UK
TEL: + 44 0 115 846 7529
FAX: +44 0 115 951 4859
E-Mail: BJPIR@nottingham.ac.uk

Authors should send four copies of their contributions, typed and double spaced (including references) on A4 paper, indicating on the cover the number of words and providing an abstract of not more than 130 words. A copy should also be provided electronically, either on disc or via e-mail. The Journal uses the Harvard referencing system. Articles of more than 8,000 words will not normally be accepted. Shorter research notes with a minimum of referencing are welcome.

Copyright Assignment Form

Authors will be required to assign copyright in their paper to The Political Studies Association. Copyright assignment is a condition of publication and papers will not be passed to the publisher for production unless copyright has been assigned. To assist authors an appropriate copyright assignment form will be supplied by the editorial office. Alternatively, to download a copy of the form please click here.