University of Essex
speciality: Politics

My university, Essex university! Was full of amazing people and I made lots of beautiful connections there. I would recommend this place to students looking for a balance of community and study. There weren’t many dull days and you could always find something to get involved with on campus.

My particular department had so much variety in modules and guest lectures you were given a well-rounded view of a topic. I studies in human rights, art, sociology, and psychology was even given the option of micro and macroeconomics.

My degree was in International Relations and it was very fulfilling for me. I choose the degree but I was indecisive. I had so many interests and International relations encompassed and aligned with these. It weaved philosophy, political science, political theory, sociology and history really well. My favourite modules were power and rhetoric, British political parties and political theories. The module taught me how to write well. To build arguments, to analyse complex ideas in a way that is creative, and has character but maintains an academic tone. All of my professors were very attentive and passionate. It’s why I got a first-class in my dissertation because my dissertation professor believes in my ideas and the paradigm I found.

I would recommend the course , because you learn about society, and the theoretical framework in which countries operate within and how this affects our lives.