PostgraduateMSc

Politics, Communications and Data Analytics

Name: Politics, Communications and Data Analytics
Price: 23875 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Essex

Colchester, England

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1 yearDuration

£23,875Per Year (Intl)

£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Politics, Communications and Data Analytics at University of Essex is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Are you fascinated by the role of data in a politic context? Curious about the wider field of communication, and how it is linked to policy and policy makers? Do you want to explore emerging trends in politics, media, and current affairs? International tuition fees are £23,875 per year, home/UK fees are £11,025 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Political Data Analysis and Interpretation

Research Methods in Politics and Communications

Media

Politics and Public Opinion

Advanced Social Data Science

Policy Analysis and Evidence-Based Decision Making

Digital Communications and Political Discourse

Global Political Contexts and Comparative Analysis

Dissertation in Politics

Communications and Data Analytics

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	62	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,875

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£23,875

Home Student Fee

£11,025

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Essex

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£25,000	£29,500	£33,500
3 years	£21,500	£26,500	£33,500
5 years	£27,000	£33,500	£43,000

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working

4%Studying

20%Work & Study

3%Seeking Work

43%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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