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MPol Politics and International Relations (integrated masters) including year abroad MPOL
Course options
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Qualification
Master of Politics - MPol
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Location
Colchester Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
OCT-24
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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
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : BBB - ABB
ABB - BBB or 128 - 120 tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
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University League Table
32nd
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Campus address
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, England
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Student satisfaction
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