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MPol International Relations (integrated masters) including placement year - MPOL

University of Essex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Master of Politics - MPol

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

MPol International Relations is an integrated Masters course giving you the opportunity to seamlessly continue your studies from undergraduate to masters level in 4 years (5 years if choosing a placement year or year abroad). It provides a thorough grounding in all major areas of international relations and widens your awareness of the world system, while training you in the research and critical thinking skills that are prized by employers.Why don't democratic countries go to war with each other? What is the role of the United Nations and other international organisations? What is globalisation and how does it impact our daily lives? Who should pay for climate change? These are the kinds of questions addressed in our MPol in International Relations.You can explore a very wide range of topic areas in which the Department of Government produces world-leading research, including:- Conflict resolution and peacekeeping- International environmental policy- Security studies- Terrorist groups and tactics- Overseas aid and development- Human rights and global justice- Transitions to democracyThe Department of Government at Essex is one of the most prestigious departments in Europe. It has been ranked top in the UK for research in Political Science & International Studies in every single government assessment exercise since they began in 1986. It also offers a better staff-student ratio than many of the other leading departments in the UK – crucial when it comes to offering support and supervision throughout your degree.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 20,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    42nd out of 77 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    104 53%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    53rd

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    17th

    10

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