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Bachelor of Politics and International Relations
University of Essex International College
- Colchester, United Kingdom
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A research degree (MPhil/PhD) in Politics and International Relations at Oxford Brookes, Supervised by staff active in domestic and international politics, Policy, Conflict and gender.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and conduct concepts and methods in Politics and International Relations to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in working under a supervisory team toward a thesis of 80
- 000-100. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Policy Assistant
- Research Analyst
- Public Affairs Coordinator
Curriculum
- Students register as probationer research students and confirm a research proposal in the first year for an MPhil/PhD route (transfer to PhD after about 18 months full-time) or a direct PhD route
- Working under a supervisory team toward a thesis of 80
- 000-100
- 000 words where stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- At least 12 years of education (high school with sufficient grades)
- UKVI IELTS 4.0-5.5 overall depending on course length
- or an accepted equivalent.
Accepted academic background
Completion of at least 12 years of education (high school with good grades).
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and note there is no set application deadline (kaplanpathways. Com/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/uk/). Complete the online application form at kaplanpathways. Com/apply/. Send passport and previous UK visa copies
- A UKVI-approved English test certificate or accepted equivalent
- academic transcripts (certified translations if not in English). Receive a conditional or unconditional offer and return the acceptance form. Pay the 5
- 000 GBP tuition deposit or send a financial guarantee. Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa. Arrival help: call the college arrivals number.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £21,160 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £30,784 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Colchester campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | University of Essex International College |
| Department | Politics and International Relations |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 80 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
Tuition is £21,160 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £30,784 GBP. The estimated living cost is £12,768 GBP.

