MSc Politics, Communications and Data Analytics
University of Essex
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In our MSc Politics, Communications and Data Analytics you’ll gain rigorous training to better understand how to use data, effectively communicate the implications of data, patterns, associations, and trends, whilst being equipped with a grounded understanding of the greater political and media contexts.Through our course, you will learn the appropriate research methods to grasp cutting-edge international debates in media and politics, gain research skills and investigate the complex world of ...Read more

In our MSc Politics, Communications and Data Analytics you’ll gain rigorous training to better understand how to use data, effectively communicate the implications of data, patterns, associations, and trends, whilst being equipped with a grounded understanding of the greater political and media contexts.Through our course, you will learn the appropriate research methods to grasp cutting-edge international debates in media and politics, gain research skills and investigate the complex world of media, politics and data in various contexts including the Global South. You’ll cover topics including: Public Policy, Media and Politics, Social Data ScienceAll Essex politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world’s leading politics departments.After completing your masters, you may wish to extend your knowledge with a research degree – many Essex graduates decide to stay here for further study.Alternatively, our MSc Politics, Communications and Data Analytics is ideal for employment in a wide range of public and private industries, including government agencies, international organisations, consultancies, and NGOs.

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03 Nov 25

The best that on my 4th year here, already masters after bachelor, that I finally got job in very good team, however, all the previous years it was hard to find job. Sometimes..Read more

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A 2:2 degree in any subject.

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£10,500 per year

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£22,750 per year

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£22,750 per year

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MSc Politics, Communications and Data Analytics
The best that on my 4th year here, already masters after bachelor, that I finally got job in very good team, however, all the previous years it was hard to find job. Sometimes...
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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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