Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Honours) in Politics with Data Science - Including Placement year in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
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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
The BSc in Politics with Data Science enables you to explore subjects like distributive justice and power dynamics while critically examining diverse political phenomena. You'll develop insights into key social science issues, equipped with cutting-edge analytical tools and data resources. This program teaches you to leverage data for political understanding while preparing you to navigate and influence the ongoing data revolution as a skilled social scientist.
Our BSc Politics with Data Science curriculum covers extensive political topics, from individual voter behavior to international state collaborations, combined with practical instruction in programming fundamentals and data analysis techniques.
Every Essex politics graduate earns a prestigious qualification from one of the globe's top-ranked politics departments.
Our graduates are highly sought after by employers across multiple sectors including government, civil service leadership programs, media, law enforcement, military, business, finance, NGOs, education, and academic research.
Distinguished alumni include former House of Commons Speaker Rt Hon John Bercow MP, with recent graduates securing positions at prominent organizations such as: Qatar Financial Authority, NATO, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Houses of Parliament Research Unit, United Nations Development Programme, Department of Health
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
GCSE: Mathematics C/4
A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
BTEC: DDM DMM or 120 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
Other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points, and combined qualifications: 120 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent.
IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Either must include Standard Level Mathematics grade 4, or a minimum of 3 in Higher Level Mathematics. We will accept grade 4 in either Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths.
We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programme courses (formerly certificates) 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.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
BTEC: DDM DMM or 120 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
Other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points, and combined qualifications: 120 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent.
IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Either must include Standard Level Mathematics grade 4, or a minimum of 3 in Higher Level Mathematics. We will accept grade 4 in either Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths.
We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programme courses (formerly certificates) 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.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
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