15Jun
PostgraduateCourse summary
Why does the behaviour of political actors – leaders, parties, pressure groups, voters, protestors, and so on – vary across countries and over time? And what are the consequences of political institutions for regime stability, economic development, political representation, and the dynamics of electoral politics? This course allows you to focus on these and other questions of interest and apply them to politics in the developed and developing worlds. Our course provides you with an overview of classic controversies and contemporary debates in comparative politics. You learn about the main theoretical approaches to the study of politics, as well as the major issues and topics in this subfield of political science.
Modules
You can tailor your learning experience with a choice of optional modules. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9660 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9660 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9660 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9660 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9660 | Year 1 |
| EU | £20700 | Year 1 |
| International | £20700 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £20700 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees displayed are for 2023-24 entry. Fees for part-time courses are calculated pro-rata to the relevant full-time fee.
Tuition fees may be subject to annual increases in each year of study in line with inflation.
Sponsorship information
Research councils and some University of Essex studentships available.
Provider information
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ