At Essex, this course will give you a foundation in politics, while the study of international relations teaches you methods of analysis and gives you awareness of the world system.
This International Relations (Including Foundation Year) course offered by the University of Essex explores many major areas of international relations, including:
- Conflict and security studies
- Comparative politics
- International political economy
- Political theory
- Politics of the Middle East
Your future
All Essex, politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the worldÕs leading politics departments.
Politics students are in demand from a host of employers, in politics, the civil service fast stream, management, journalism, police, armed forces, commerce, business, finance, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), teaching and graduate research.
Our notable alumni includes 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:
- Qatar Financial Authority
- NATO
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Houses of Parliament Research Unit
- United Nations Development Program
- Department of Health
- IMG Media
