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For those passionate about politics, particularly human rights, this course centered on democracy, political theory, and human rights will be of great interest.
You'll examine how political developments influence both national and global issues, while exploring their connection to the advancement of human rights worldwide. We support your investigation of various political science dimensions while building expertise in human rights and diverse research approaches.
Every Essex politics graduate earns a prestigious degree from one of the globe's top-ranked political science departments.
Our graduates are sought after by numerous employers across fields including government, civil service leadership, media, law enforcement, military, finance, business, NGOs, education, and academic research.
Distinguished alumni feature Dr. Oscar Arias, former Costa Rican president and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and Rt Hon John Bercow MP, former House of Commons Speaker. Recent graduates have secured positions with prominent organizations such as: The World Bank, NATO, UK Parliamentary Research, United Nations Development Programme, ICM Research, and IMG Media