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MPol Politics and 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

    OCT

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

MPol Politics and 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 political science and 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.All Essex graduates in Politics & International Relations have a degree recognised by employers as earned from one of Europe’s leading politics departments.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 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

    29th

  • Campus address

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

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    46th out of 74

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    122 56%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    62nd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    27th

    7

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