BA Politics and International Relations
University of Essex
Key Information
Campus location
Colchester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Pace
Full time
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Introduction
BA Politics and International Relations
Why don't democratic countries go to war with each other? Why don't young people vote? Who should pay for climate change? Why do oil-rich states have worse human rights records? These are the kinds of questions addressed in our BA Politics & International Relations.
Based in one of the most prestigious government departments in Europe, this course enables you to learn how politics works within countries and between countries. We provide a thorough grounding in all major areas of political science and international relations and widen your awareness of the world system, while training you in the research and critical thinking skills that are prized by employers.
With this course you can explore a very wide range of topic areas, including:
- Human rights and global justice
- Elections, referendums and the psychology of voters
- Civil war and international peacekeeping
- The politics of natural disasters
- Protest, revolution and democracy
- Aid, trade and development
Studying Politics & International Relations at Essex will train you to question everything with confidence, to support opinions with strong evidence and have the courage to challenge others. We encourage you to be daring and bold, and to support your thinking with the broadest range of facts and ideas.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Introduction to Politics
- Introduction to International Relations
- Co-Operation and Conflict
- Truth, Justice, and The Nature of Politics
- Career Portfolio
- Doing Political Research
Year 2
- International Relations: Theories and Approaches
- Conflict Analysis
- Career Portfolio
- Issues in Politics: Final Year Project preparation
Final Year
- Career Portfolio
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
All Essex Politics & International Relations graduates will have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world's leading politics departments.
Our students are in demand from a host of employers in political parties, NGOs, international development, the civil service fast stream, management, journalism, police, armed forced, commerce, business, finance, teaching and graduate research.
Our notable alumni include the former President of Costa Rica and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, Dr Oscar Arias, and the Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon John Bercow MP, and our recent graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of high-profile companies including:
- The World Bank
- NATO
- Houses of Parliament Research Unit
- United Nations Development Program
- YouGov
- IMG Media
Our Employability module ensures that you are focused throughout your studies on how they are helping you to develop job-related skills and experience. We also work with the University's Student Development Team to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.
Program delivery
BA Politics and International Relations: 3 years
BA Politics and International Relations (Including Year Abroad): 4 years
BA Politics and International Relations (Including Placement Year): 4 years
- Teaching is arranged to allow a lot of freedom in how you organise your learning experience
- Lab sessions allow you to improve your technical research skills
- Opportunities to gain work experience on placements and internships