Politics

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 the Politics course offered by the University of Essex , which provides a thorough training in all major areas of political science, and is based in the top politics department in the country.

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.

Your future

All Essex politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world's leading politics departments.

As well as enabling you to go on to a Masters course of your choice in politics, this Politics course offered by the University of Essexwill also develop key employability skills including analytical reasoning, research design, quantitative methods, data analysis and essay-writing.

Graduates go on to enjoy influential careers in British, European and international politics. This includes working as an MP, being the Speaker of the House of Commons and employment as political lobbyists or staff assistants to MPs and MEPs.

Courses included:

• Quantitative Political Analysis

• Conflict Analysis

• Authoritarianism

• Ethics and Public Policy

• Advanced Quantitative Political Analysis

• Electoral Behaviour