Overview

Why should we obey the law? Why don't democratic countries go to war with each other? Why don't young people vote? Why do oil-rich countries have poor human rights records? These are the kinds of questions addressed in the Politics course offered by the University of Essex , which provides a thorough training in all major areas of political science, and is based in one of the top politics departments in the UK.

You develop your knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical and conceptual foundations of political science, and master the necessary quantitative methods for your study of politics.

Your future

All Essex politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world's leading politics departments.

As well as enabling you to go on to a Masters course of your choice in politics, this Politics course offered by the University of Essex will also develop key employability skills including analytical reasoning, research design, quantitative methods, data analysis and essay-writing.

Graduates go on to enjoy influential careers in British, European and international politics. This includes working as an MP, being the Speaker of the House of Commons and employment as political lobbyists or staff assistants to MPs and MEPs.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Quantitative Political Analysis
Conflict Analysis
Authoritarianism

Ethics and Public Policy
Advanced Quantitative Political Analysis
Electoral Behaviour

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00

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Deadlines: To be confirmed

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Political Science View 324 other Masters in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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62

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6.5

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General requirements

A 2.2 degree in any subject.

International & EU entry requirements

The university accepts a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications it accepts. Remember to tell the university about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

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Tuition Fees

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15758 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

7277 GBP / year

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Living costs

Colchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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