MSc Global and Comparative Politics

University of Essex

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1 year

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$28024

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This course allows you to focus on these and other questions of interest and apply them to politics in the developed and developing worlds. Our course provides you with an overview of classic controversies and contemporary debates in comparative politics. You learn about the main theoretical approaches to the study of politics, as well as the major issues and topics in this subfield of political science. You also choose from a wide range of optional modules including: Global environmental issues Democracies in Europe International relations International security Conflict resolution Our Department of Government is one of the most prestigious in Europe, with an outstanding record of teaching, research and publication. We are rated top in the UK for research (REF 2014), and have consistently been the highest-rated politics department in the country since national assessments began.

For international students

A 2.2 degree 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 which includes study in two relevant modules. Relevant modules include, but are not limited to: Comparative Political Systems, Constitutional Democracy, Contemporary World Affairs, Current Affairs, Democratic Theory, Econometrics, European Integration/Dynamics of Integration. IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5, TOEFL IBT 88 overall with minimum component scores: listening 17, reading 18, writing 17, and speaking 20.

1 year - Full time

Fee

£21,700.00 (US$ 28,024) per yearFees will increase for each academic year of study. This is a fixed fee Please check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

Colchester Campus, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

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