Overview

How do political scientists explain political outcomes? How does normative theory inform the way researchers approach their work? How do political science approaches differ from historical accounts of political phenomenon? How can political science be used to analyse the real world?

Your future

All Essex politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world's leading politics departments.

Graduates from this Political Science course offered by the University of Essex can expect to find jobs in market research, the media and central or local government. It also provides a foundation for further research in political science. You will gain key employability skills such as analytical reasoning, research design, and report writing.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Analysis of Conflict and Peace

Democracy, Violence, and Inequality in Latin America

International Security Studies

Politics of South Asia

Israeli Politics

Gender and Armed Conflict

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Deadlines: To be confirmed

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

91

OR

4

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Political Science View 295 other Masters in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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91

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4

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62

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6.5

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General requirements

A 2.2 degree or international equivalent in one of the following subjects:

American Studies

Economics

Finance

International Relations

International Studies

Political Science

Political Studies

Statistics

United States Politics

The following may also be considered:

Applicants with a degree in an unrelated subject and have at least 5 years of work experience, such as working with a NGO, UN, or government. Please provide your CV.

Applicants with a lower class degree where relevant modules have been studied with marks of 2:2 or above.

Applicants who have achieved a first class degree in any subject.

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Tuition Fees

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23875 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11025 GBP / year

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Living costs

Colchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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General requirements

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Colchester

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