MA Political Science at University of Essex

Entry requirements

2:2 degree or international equivalent in American Studies, Economics, Finance, International Relations, International Studies, Political Science, Political Studies, Statistics or United States Politics; or a 2:2 degree in any subject that includes study of two relevant modules (for example comparative political systems, democratic theory, econometrics, foreign policy, game theory, human rights, international law, international security, microeconomics/macroeconomics, peace studies, political economy, public policy analysis, security studies or terrorism). Also considered: applicants with an unrelated degree and at least five years of relevant work experience (for example with an NGO, the UN or government; CV required), applicants with a lower-class degree where relevant modules were passed at 2:2 level or above, and applicants with a first-class degree in any subject. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all components. A pre-sessional English pathway is available for applicants who do not meet the IELTS requirement.