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MPol Politics and International Relations (integrated masters) including year abroad MPOL

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Master of Politics - MPol

  • Location

    Colchester Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT-24

  • 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.Why don't democratic countries go to war with each other? Why don't young people vote? Who should pay for climate change? Why do oil-rich states have worse human rights records? These are the kinds of questions addressed in our MPol in Politics & 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- Social media, campaigning and democracy- International environmental policy- Ideology and discourse analysis- Terrorist groups and tactics- Political parties and party strategy- Overseas aid and development- Human rights and global justice- Transitions to democracy- The psychology of public opinionThe 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

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 20,500per year

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A level : BBB - ABB

ABB - BBB or 128 - 120 tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels

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University information

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, England

The careers team offer dedicated international careers advice and support throughout studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from all of the university's campuses.
Gain access to the curriculum from nine European universities through the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) virtual campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    38th out of 80 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 219
    119 55%

    46th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    44th

    15
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.95 79%

    23rd

    28

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