International Relations at Essex

I am considering applying for Modern History and International Relations at Essex. I know that it got 5* on the RAE (higher than LSE and St Andrews), but what can you tell me about the program? In quality, how does it compare to, let's say, Aberystwyth, or St Andrews (or others in the UK)? How is its reputation?

Reply 1

schmeeble

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I'd say it was equal with Aberystwyth .. not sure about St Andrews though. Reputation for I.R at Essex is really good. I'd come and have a look round the uni to get a real feel for the place and talk to the lecturers if you want to get a good idea about the course.

Reply 2

ForeverIsMyName

15

The reputation of the IR and politics departments are superb, and the tutors are very good. I study IR here and I love every minute of it, a good mix of theoretical approaches, historical views, economics, power politics and more. Any specific questions about the course, PM me and I'll be happy to answer any questions :smile:

Reply 3

miccim

schmeeble

I'd say it was equal with Aberystwyth .. not sure about St Andrews though. Reputation for I.R at Essex is really good. I'd come and have a look round the uni to get a real feel for the place and talk to the lecturers if you want to get a good idea about the course.

It also depends what aspect of international relations you want to study. From what I know, IR in St.Andrews is more oriented towards a political science approach based on conflict and security studies, whereas Essex' department of Government has specialists in international regimes, game theory, and European politics.

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