MA Politics at University of Essex

The MA Politics is a one-year full-time degree in the Department of Government, starting in January or October, with a two-year part-time option for October starters. It examines political ideas, institutions and power structures and how states, movements and global actors shape political outcomes, while building advanced analytical and research skills.

Department: Government  |  Duration: 1 year full-time (2 years part-time from October)  |  Intake: October or January  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study covers political systems and society, global issues (international relations, the economy and the state, global environmental challenges), applied political analysis, and research design and methods. Core modules include Championing Your Research Idea and Dissertation and Policy Portfolio Preparation, with Government options chosen from a list.

Career pathways

Graduates enter government and public service (Civil Service, parliamentary staff, local and central government), international organisations (UN, NATO, World Bank, EU), policy and research (think tanks, political consultancy, risk and intelligence), media and communications, or doctoral research. Employers of department graduates include the UK Civil Service, the House of Commons, the World Bank, YouGov, NATO and the Office for National Statistics.

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