Questions concerning the impact of ideological and symbolic processes on the formation of political discourses, identities and communities are of crucial importance. All of these are covered within the University of Essex MA Ideology and Discourse Analysis. Students explore topics including: poststructuralist, post-Marxist and psychoanalytic theories of ideology and discourse; research methods in critical political theory and analysis; key concepts for political analysis; mass media and democracy; philosophy of social science.
Essex's Department of Government is one of the most prestigious in Europe, with an outstanding record of teaching, research and publication. They are rated top in the UK for research, and have consistently been the highest-rated politics department in the country since national assessments began.
All Essex politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world’s leading politics departments.
Essex's MA Ideology and Discourse Analysis will help students secure a solid grasp of key debates in social and political thought, give them a strong foundation in theoretical principles whose relevance and application goes well beyond politics, and instill a wide range of analytical, critical, and communication skills that will enable students to pursue the career of their choice, whether in the public, private, or third sector, whether with a domestic or international focus.
Recent graduates have gone on to work for the following high-profile organizations: the Civil Service, local government, the World Bank, the United Nations, NATO, YouGov and YouGov America.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Arts and Humanities |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Oct |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 19740 |
| Campus | Colchester |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 88 |
| PTE | 60 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 70.0%
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