Master of Arts [M.A] [Public Opinion and Political Behaviour] From University of Essex

Academic Eligibility:

• A 2.2 degree in Political Science, International Relations, International Studies, American Studies, United States Politics, Economics, Finance or Statistics.

OR

• A 2.2 degree in any subject which includes study in two relevant modules.

Relevant modules include, but are not limited to:

• Comparative Political Systems
• Constitutional Democracy
• Contemporary World Affairs
• Current Affairs
• Democratic Theory
• Econometrics
• European Integration/Dynamics of Integration
• Foreign Policy/Comparative Foreign Policy
• Game Theory
• Governmental Processes/Systems
• Human Rights
• Ideology and Political Analysis
• International Economics Law
• International Economics Relations
• International Trade/Business Law
• International Law
• International Public Relations
• International Security
• Law of Armed Conflict
• Micro/Macro Economics
• Peace Studies
• Philosophy(MA Political Theory only)
• Political Conflict
• Political Decision Making
• Political Economy
• Political Sociology
• Public Administration
• Public International Law
• Public Policy Analysis
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Security Studies
• Strategic Studies
• Terrorism
• Theories of Development

University will also consider applicants with a 2.2 degree in an unrelated subject and have at least six months relevant work experience such as working with a NGO.

Indian Students Eligibility:

• A degree in Political Science, International Relations, International Studies, American Studies, United States Politics, Economics, Finance or Statistics with 55% from recognised institution.

OR

• A degree in any subject which includes study in two relevant modules.

Relevant modules include, but are not limited to:

• Comparative Political Systems
• Constitutional Democracy
• Contemporary World Affairs
• Current Affairs
• Democratic Theory
• Econometrics
• European Integration/Dynamics of Integration
• Foreign Policy/Comparative Foreign Policy
• Game Theory
• Governmental Processes/Systems
• Human Rights
• Ideology and Political Analysis
• International Economics Law
• International Economics Relations
• International Trade/Business Law
• International Law
• International Public Relations
• International Security
• Law of Armed Conflict
• Micro/Macro Economics
• Peace Studies
• Philosophy(MA Political Theory only)
• Political Conflict
• Political Decision Making
• Political Economy
• Political Sociology
• Public Administration
• Public International Law
• Public Policy Analysis
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Security Studies
• Strategic Studies
• Terrorism
• Theories of Development

University will also consider applicants with a 2.2 degree in an unrelated subject and have at least six months relevant work experience such as working with a NGO.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.