Politics and International Relations (Including Placement Year) - BA (Hons)
University of Essex
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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OCT-26

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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All Essex Politics & International Relations graduates will have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world’s leading politics departments.Our students are in demand from a host of employers in political parties, NGOs, international development, the civil service fast stream, management, journalism, police, armed forced, commerce, business, finance, teaching and graduate research.Our notable alumni include the former President of Costa Rica and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, Dr ...Read more

All Essex Politics & International Relations graduates will have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world’s leading politics departments.Our students are in demand from a host of employers in political parties, NGOs, international development, the civil service fast stream, management, journalism, police, armed forced, commerce, business, finance, 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:The World Bank, NATO, Houses of Parliament Research Unit, United Nations Development Program

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90/91
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46th
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29th
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Eva
03 Mar 26

University of Essex is a great place to study because of the nature and diversity of its..Read more

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Akmal
28 Feb 26

I think it has definitely gone through tough times alongside other universities, but I do think there were times that made this university, in particular, receive the Times award...Read more

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112 - 120 Grades / Points required

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£20,500 per year

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Full time annual fee would be 20500, Student would pay 4100 in their year of Placement/sandwich. Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 8,776 – 14,995

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Eva
03 Mar 26
International Relations (Including Placement Year) - BA (Hons)
University of Essex is a great place to study because of the nature and diversity of its...
Read more
A
Akmal
28 Feb 26
International Relations - BA (Hons)
I think it has definitely gone through tough times alongside other universities, but I do think there were times that made this university, in particular, receive the Times award....
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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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