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Overview
You also look at the main theoretical approaches in the study of politics, combined with a selection of optional modules including:
- Quantitative data analysis in political explanations
- Survey measurement and question design
- Political parties in Britain and Europe
- Measuring public opinion
- Democracies in Europe
Your future
All Essex politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world’s leading politics departments.
The Public Opinion and Political Behaviour course offered by the University of Essex can lead to a career in the polling industry, market research, British and European Politics or the private sector. You will develop key employability skills including analytical reasoning, survey design, polling, research design, and report writing.
Recent graduates have gone on to work for the following high-profile organisations:
- The Civil Service
- Local government
- The World Bank
- The United Nations
- NATO
- YouGov and YouGov America
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
Public Opinion and Political Behaviour
Theory and Explanation in Political Science
The Analysis of Conflict and Peace
Democracy, Violence, and Inequality in Latin America
International Security Studies
Gender and Armed Conflict
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Relations Political Science View 495 other Masters in Political Science in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2.2 degree in Political Science, International Relations, International Studies, American Studies, United States Politics, Economics, Finance or Statistics.
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- 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
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9200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9200 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Colchester
660 - 1140 GBP /month
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Funding
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