On theÊPolitics (Including Foundation Year)Êcourse offered by the University of Essex,Êyou study topics including:
- Concepts in political science: state, laws, wars and political parties
- International relations
- Democratic systems
- Political power
- Obligations, freedom, rights and equality
Your future
All Essex, politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the worldÕs leading politics departments.
Our 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 include the former President of Costa Rica and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, Dr Oscar Arias, and 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
