Overview

Within the Political Science programme at the University of Essex , you learn how to ask questions across political science, developing theories, conducting research, analysing data and exploring the empirical implications of theoretical models empirical methods. You learn to draw your own conclusions as to which approaches are appropriate for the questions they want to ask and answer, and gain a thorough and rigorous understanding of such research tools.

You study modules on theories of political explanation, research design, and empirical and mixed research methods across your two years, whilst developing a 35,000-word dissertation.

Your future

An MRes puts you in a particularly strong position to succeed in a research degree. We offer supervision for PhD and MPhil in the following fields:

government and politics

ideology and discourse analysis

international relations

political behaviour

political economy

Our academic reputation is illustrated by the fact that many of our graduates now teach or research at universities, colleges of higher education and schools. For example, recent graduates are now research fellows and academic staff at: Mannheim, Germany; ETH Zurich, Switzerland; Duke University, USA; NATO/SHAPE, Belgium; and University of Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gender and Armed Conflict

Israeli Politics

From Cradle to Grave: Social Justice in Childhood, Adulthood, and Death

Comparative Environmental Politics

International Environmental Politics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Deadlines: To be confirmed

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Political Science View 326 other Masters in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

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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