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University of Essex: Public Opinion and Political Behaviour
| Institution | University of Essex |
|---|---|
| Department | Government |
| Web | http://www.essex.ac.uk |
| pgadmit@essex.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01206 872719 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
When angry at a particular government policy, some people sit in their armchair and complain, others write letters and organise committees, some participate in social media campaigns, while others still protest or even riot in the street. Politicians care about public opinion, so how do we explain these choices? How are reactions shaped by people’s social background, their economic circumstances, their personality, or even their genetic inheritance? Can politicians and the media influence public opinion and if so, how?
MA Public Opinion and Political Behaviour explores the interaction between the mass public and political elites in advanced industrial democracies. You are introduced to the latest theoretical debates about the nature, significance and measurement of public opinion, exploring when and how these opinions translate into political participation, from voting behaviour and signing petitions to suicide bombing.
MA
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
MSc
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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