Integrated Master in Politics: Politics and International Relations at University of Essex

Programme overview

The Integrated Master in Politics (MPol): Politics and International Relations is a four-year degree combining undergraduate and postgraduate study in a single programme, developing advanced analytical skills and political insight and leading to a master's qualification.

Department: Department of Government | Duration: 4 years full-time (5 with optional placement or year abroad) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; integrated | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Politics, Introduction to International Relations, Contemporary Topics in International Relations, Authority and Morality, International Relations: Theories and Approaches, Conflict Analysis, Introduction to Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis, a Capstone Project, and postgraduate-level study in the final year.

Career pathways

Civil service, political parties and parliamentary policy units; NGOs, campaigning and policy advisory roles; political strategy, polling and think tanks; political journalism and public affairs; local government and policy implementation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

136 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. IB 33 points or 136 tariff points including 2 Higher Level subjects. A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and other tariff-bearing qualifications accepted (acceptability of some non A-level qualifications depends on subject and units taken). Contextual offer: 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or a specified score in an accepted equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK fee per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,750 a year. International fee per year. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time (5 with optional placement or year abroad)

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