BA (Honours) in Politics - Including Placement Year in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

University of Essex | Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 20,500
(c. USD27,453.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Our program delves into political causes and effects, illuminating aspects of life you might not typically associate with politics and governance. You'll examine political science as a field of study, along with its methodologies, to address both the realities and ideals of political systems.
Key study areas include: Foundational political concepts like states, laws, conflicts, and political organizations, Global political dynamics, Structures of democracy
The nature of political authority, Civic duties, liberties, entitlements, and fairness


Essex politics graduates earn degrees from one of the globe's most prestigious political science departments.

Our graduates are sought after by diverse employers across politics, civil service leadership programs, media, law enforcement, military, finance, NGOs, education, and academic research.

Distinguished alumni include former House Speaker Rt Hon John Bercow MP, with recent graduates securing positions at prominent organizations such as: Qatar's financial regulatory body, The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Major accounting firm PwC
Parliamentary research division


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

A-levels: ABB BTEC: DDD, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided. IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655 We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information. Access to HE Diploma:15 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided. T-levels: Distinction, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided. IELTS - 6.0 overall TOEFL IBT - 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

Tuition GBP 20,500

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