Study with us

Undergraduate

"I love the lectures and classes in Political Theory and New British Politics, both the lecturers and class teachers know and love their subjects and that is passed onto the students, which inspires and sparks interest in those subjects." Student Satisfaction Survey 2010

A sound understanding in political systems, behaviours and ideas

All our degrees will give you a sound understanding in political systems, political behaviour and political ideas. As one of the larger political science departments in Europe we are able to cover a wide range of approaches and specialisms relating to virtually all aspects of politics, which allows you to select from a large number of courses and modules.

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As a graduate from the department you will be well-equipped for a range of careers and you can leave Essex knowing that you have been taught by teachers and researchers at the forefront of their field.

Apply to study

Applications are made online through UCAS. More information is available from Undergraduate Admissions. The University's applicant portal, myEssex, provides online services once you have submitted your application through UCAS.

If you have any questions about politics degrees at Essex you are welcome to contact Dr Theresa Crowley, the Department's admissions selector.

Visit and interview days

Undergraduate applicants will be invited to attend one of our visit days to see and meet people in the department and be interviewed by one of our academic members of staff.

Our visit days in 2012 are:

• Wednesday 14 March
• Wednesday 21 March
• Wednesday 25 April

Study abroad

There are many opportunities for you to study abroad, whether this is for one term or a full year as part of your course. We have exchange agreements with a wide variety of universities and we can help you to select the most appropriate destination. More information is available from our Study Abroad Office.

Tuition fees and funding

Individual course fees can be found on the fee finder for each of the courses we offer.

The university offers a number of funding opportunities to undergraduate students which you may be eligible to apply for. More information can be found on our scholarship finder.

Contact us

If you have any questions about studying with us, please contact the Department's Undergraduate Administrator at sawest@essex.ac.uk or by phone +44 (0)1206 873011. If your query relates to your application, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.

Last modified on 01 March 2012