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This program enables you to explore these and other relevant topics while examining their application in both developed and developing political systems.
Our curriculum offers a comprehensive look at foundational disputes and current discussions in comparative politics. You'll gain insight into principal theoretical frameworks for political analysis, along with core subjects within this political science specialization.
Every Essex politics graduate earns a prestigious degree from one of the globe's top-ranked political science departments.
The MSc Global and Comparative Politics equips you with valuable professional competencies sought after in public and private sectors, including critical analysis, investigation, communication, and academic writing skills.
We provide doctoral and master's research guidance across multiple disciplines: governance, ideology and discourse studies, international affairs, political psychology, and government systems.
Our scholarly standing is evidenced by numerous alumni now teaching or conducting research at universities, higher education institutions, and schools worldwide. Notable graduates currently hold positions at: Mannheim (Germany), ETH Zurich (Switzerland), Duke University (USA), NATO/SHAPE (Belgium), and University of Amsterdam (Netherlands).