University of Essex Masters Degrees in Comparative politics

Why does the behaviour of political actors – leaders, parties, pressure groups, voters, protestors, and so on – vary across countries and over time? And… Read more

Why does the behaviour of political actors – leaders, parties, pressure groups, voters, protestors, and so on – vary across countries and over time? And… Read more

A research degree at Essex makes you a member of the best political science department in the UK. We are renowned especially for our expertise in the areas of political behaviour, comparative politics, ideology and discourse analysis, international relations, and conflict resolution. Read more

We're well-established in political science, asking difficult questions to find important answers. Read more

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. Read more

We live in an increasingly interconnected and globalised world where events that unfold on other continents can affect our lives very quickly. Read more

Are you fascinated by the role of data in a politic context? Curious about the wider field of communication, and how it is linked to policy and policy makers? Do you want to explore emerging trends in politics, media, and current affairs? There has never been higher demand for trained specialists with an in-depth understanding of how to work with data and evidence. Read more