Study MA Political Theory at University of Essex in the UK, Government

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Our MA Political Theory will help you secure a solid grasp of key debates in social and political thought, give you a strong foundation in theoretical principles. You explore topics including:Research methods in critical political theory and analysis,Classical and contemporary texts of political theory, Democratic theory and social justice, Philosophy of social science, Philosophy of social science.

Which department am I in?

Government

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£23,875.00 (US$ 30,833) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

October 2026

Venue

University of Essex

Wivenhoe Park,

Colchester,

Essex,

CO4 3SQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£23,875.00 (US$ 30,833) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2027

Venue

University of Essex

Wivenhoe Park,

Colchester,

Essex,

CO4 3SQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

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; Foreign Policy/Comparative Foreign Policy; Game Theory; Governmental Processes/Systems; Human Rights; Ideology and Political Analysis; International Economic Law etc.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.