Program Overview
The Global and Comparative Politics at University of Essex is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Global and Comparative Politics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 15,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global and Comparative Politics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Comparative European Politics
- MA Dissertation
- Theory and Explanation in Political Science
- Advanced Research Methods (optional)
- Political Explanation (optional)
- From Cradle to Grave: Social Justice in Childhood, Adulthood, and Death (optional)
- International Security Studies (optional)
- Ideology and Political Discourse (optional)
- Political Economy (optional)
- Political Parties in Britain and Europe (optional)
- Political Theory (optional)
- Public Opinion and Political Behaviour (optional)
- Research Design (optional)
- Research Seminar in Political Theory and Methods (optional)
- Theories of International Relations (optional)
- Conflict Resolution (optional)
- Environmental Politics (optional)
- Survey Measurement and Question Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A degree with an overall high 2:2.
- IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Essex
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
University of Essex is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
