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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