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University of Essex: Politics
| Institution | University of Essex |
|---|---|
| Department | Government |
| Web | http://www.essex.ac.uk |
| pgadmit@essex.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01206 872719 |
| Study type | Taught |
Graduate Diploma - Grad Dip
Summary
Why should we obey the law? Why don’t democratic countries go to war with each other? Why don’t young people vote? Why do oil-rich countries have poor human rights records? These are the kinds of questions addressed in our Graduate Diploma in Politics, which provides a thorough training in all major areas of political science, and is based in the top politics department in the country.
Our Graduate Diploma in Politics is a nine-month full-time course which provides a bridge between undergraduate and postgraduate study. Our course is for you if you already have an undergraduate degree, but not in politics, and therefore need further study before taking politics at Masters level.
You develop your knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical and conceptual foundations of political science, and master the necessary quantitative methods for your study of politics.
| Level | RQF Level 6 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk |
| Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Fees
| England | 7277 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7277 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7277 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7277 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 7277 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 7277 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 15758 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15758 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Why should we obey the law? Why don’t democratic countries go to war with each other? Why don’t young people vote? Why do oil-rich countries have poor human rights records? These are the kinds of questions addressed in our Graduate Diploma in Politics, which provides a thorough training in all major areas of political science, and is based in the top politics department in the country.
Our Graduate Diploma in Politics is a nine-month full-time course which provides a bridge between undergraduate and postgraduate study. Our course is for you if you already have an undergraduate degree, but not in politics, and therefore need further study before taking politics at Masters level.
You develop your knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical and conceptual foundations of political science, and master the necessary quantitative methods for your study of politics.
| Level | RQF Level 6 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk |
| Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Fees
| England | 6930 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 6930 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6930 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6930 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 6930 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 6930 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 15015 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15015 GBP for Year 1 |
MA
Summary
What is ‘political science’ and how does that approach differ from simply historical reporting of political phenomena? How can politics be used to analyse the real world? What is the relationship between ideas and political practices?
Our MA Politics allows you to explore these questions and more. The course is distinctive from our other Masters in that it allows you complete freedom of choice over the modules you take. It gives a background to the study of politics, but isn’t as preoccupied with theory and methods as our other Masters courses.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk |
| Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Fees
| England | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 23875 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 23875 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
What is ‘political science’ and how does that approach differ from simply historical reporting of political phenomena? How can politics be used to analyse the real world? What is the relationship between ideas and political practices?
Our MA Politics allows you to explore these questions and more. The course is distinctive from our other Masters in that it allows you complete freedom of choice over the modules you take. It gives a background to the study of politics, but isn’t as preoccupied with theory and methods as our other Masters courses.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk |
| Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Fees
| England | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 23875 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 23875 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
What is ‘political science’ and how does that approach differ from simply historical reporting of political phenomena? How can politics be used to analyse the real world? What is the relationship between ideas and political practices?
Our MA Politics allows you to explore these questions and more. The course is distinctive from our other Masters in that it allows you complete freedom of choice over the modules you take. It gives a background to the study of politics, but isn’t as preoccupied with theory and methods as our other Masters courses.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk |
| Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Fees
| England | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 22750 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 22750 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
What is ‘political science’ and how does that approach differ from simply historical reporting of political phenomena? How can politics be used to analyse the real world? What is the relationship between ideas and political practices?
Our MA Politics allows you to explore these questions and more. The course is distinctive from our other Masters in that it allows you complete freedom of choice over the modules you take. It gives a background to the study of politics, but isn’t as preoccupied with theory and methods as our other Masters courses.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk |
| Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Fees
| England | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 22750 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 22750 GBP for Year 1 |
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