Numerous libraries, including those at the universities of Dublin, Oxford and Cambridge, the British Library and the national libraries of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, hold copies of each volume. Past editions are regularly referred to by students seeking examples of exceptional writing and research in the social and political sciences. The content of each journal spans a wide range of areas, including Irish politics, international affairs, Europe, social issues, and political theory. Copies of the SPR are also distributed to our alumni, particularly former editors, as well as our sponsors and guests at events held throughout the year. Through such channels, the Social and Political Review is read and enjoyed not only by future leading lights in Irish society and politics but also by current distinguished figures whose support we continue to enjoy.

Social and Political Review is a distinguished peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing the best original research in the fields of sociology and political science by undergraduates at Trinity College Dublin. Founded in 1990, the Review offers a rare and valuable opportunity for undergraduate students to publish their scholarly work, an achievement often reserved for those pursuing master’s dissertations or higher degrees.

The Review is edited and published entirely by undergraduate students of Trinity College Dublin, operating under the formal oversight of the Department of Political Science and the Department of Sociology.

The Review publishes original essays and research papers yearly and provides open access to all published papers, ensuring wide dissemination of student research. For the current academic cycle, the Review has introduced a focused theme: Identities, Communities, and Power, details of which can be found here.

To ensure academic rigor and fairness, submissions are anonymised when received through Blackboard. All accepted papers are rigorously revised in line with detailed, constructive feedback provided by the journal’s editorial team.

Copies of each edition are held by numerous prestigious libraries, including the British Library, the National Library of Ireland, the National Library of Wales, and the libraries at the universities of Dublin, Oxford, and Cambridge.