MA Politics

Overview

What is ‘political science’ and how does that approach differ from simply historical reporting of political phenomena? How can politics be used to analyse the real world? What is the relationship between ideas and political practices?

Our MA Politics allows you to explore these questions and more. The course is distinctive from our other Masters in that it allows you complete freedom of choice over the modules you take. It gives a background to the study of politics, but isn’t as preoccupied with theory and methods as our other Masters courses.

You explore topics as wide-ranging as:

• Global environmental problems
• The economy and the state
• International relations
• Theories of justice
• Public opinion

Why we're great.

• Make the course your own – you have the freedom to choose all of the modules you take
• Consolidate an in-depth understanding of political studies and apply your knowledge to contemporary real-world contexts
• Learn from and contribute to world-leading research in our top ranking politics department

Your future

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

Our MA Politics can lead you to a career in a number of areas such as market research, the media, central and local government and private sector. You will develop key employability skills including analytical reasoning, research design and essay-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
• You Gov and You Gov.