Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
|
Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,700
(c. USD29,037.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our MA in Political Science provides a comprehensive introduction to key subjects, serving as our most adaptable postgraduate program with an extensive selection of elective modules. You'll examine primary theoretical perspectives in political studies and learn the fundamental frameworks needed for political science research.
Essex politics alumni earn a prestigious qualification from one of the globe's top-ranked political science departments.
Graduates of this program typically secure positions in market analysis, media, and government agencies at various levels. The degree also prepares students for advanced political science research. You'll develop crucial career skills including analytical thinking, research methodology, and professional writing.
We provide doctoral and MPhil guidance in specialized areas such as governance, ideology studies, international affairs, political psychology, and comparative politics.
Our scholarly standing is demonstrated by alumni who now teach or conduct research at universities and institutions worldwide. Notable examples include former students currently working as researchers and faculty at: Mannheim University (Germany), ETH Zurich (Switzerland), Duke University (USA), NATO/SHAPE (Belgium), and the University of Amsterdam (Netherlands).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A 2.2 degree in American Studies, Economics, Finance, International Relations, International Studies, Political Science, Political Studies, Statistics, or United States Politics or a 2.2 degree in any subject which includes study in two relevant modules. Relevant modules include, but are not limited to: Comparative Political Systems; Constitutional Democracy; Contemporary World Affairs; Current Affairs; Democratic Theory; Econometrics; European Integration/Dynamics of Integration; Foreign Policy/Comparative Foreign Policy; Game Theory; Governmental Processes/Systems; Human Rights; Ideology and Political Analysis; International Economic Law. IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5, TOEFL IBT 88 overall with minimum component scores: listening 17, reading 18, writing 17, and speaking 20.
Tuition
GBP
21,700