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Masters

University of Essex

MA Public Opinion and Political Behaviour

Name: MA Public Opinion and Political Behaviour
Price: £5250 GBP

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Full time | University of Essex | 1 year | OCT-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT-25

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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Government / Politics

Course Summary

MA Public Opinion and Political Behaviour explores the interaction between the mass public and political elites in advanced industrial democracies. You are introduced to the latest theoretical debates about the nature, significance and measurement of public opinion, exploring when and how these opinions translate into political participation, from voting behaviour and signing petitions to suicide bombing.All Essex politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world’s leading politics departments.Our course can lead to a career in the polling industry, market research, British and European Politics or the private sector. You will develop key employability skills including analytical reasoning, survey design, polling, research design, and report writing.We also offer supervision for PhD and MPhil in the following fields: government ideology and discourse analysis international relations political behaviour and politics.Our academic reputation is illustrated by the fact that many of our graduates now teach or research at universities, colleges of higher education and schools. For example, recent graduates are now research fellows and academic staff at: Mannheim, Germany ETH Zurich, Switzerland Duke University, USA NATO/SHAPE, Belgium and University of Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Modules

GV900-7-FY Political Explanation (30 Credits) - Core

This module offers you an introduction to the theory and practice of quantitative data analysis techniques. You will also be introduced to the computer package R, which is widely used by academics and practitioners for the analysis of quantitative data. As the work becomes more challenging, the relevance of the techniques to modern social science research becomes more apparent.

GV903-7-FY Advanced Research Methods (30 Credits) - Core

MA Dissertation (60 Credits) - Core

Public Opinion and Political Behaviour (30 Credits) - Core

Theory and Explanation in Political Science (30 Credits) - Core

GV900-7-FY Political Explanation (30 Credits) - Core

GV903-7-FY Advanced Research Methods (30 Credits) - Core

MA Dissertation (60 Credits) - Core

Public Opinion and Political Behaviour (30 Credits) - Core

Theory and Explanation in Political Science (30 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees

Course fees for UK students

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£10,500

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Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£22,750

Entry requirements

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

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The University of Essex prides itself on being at the forefront of research innovation and global change. It is a learning institution that fosters a culture of boldness and curiosity, where creativity in academia is encouraged. At Essex, students are taught by world-leading academics in a supportive and research-intensive environment. Over the duration of its sixty-year history, Essex has met and exceeded expectations for success, winning...more

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