Why does the behaviour of political actors – leaders, parties, pressure groups, voters, protestors, and so on – vary across countries and over time? And what are the consequences of political institutions for regime stability, economic development, political representation, and the dynamics of electoral politics?
This course allows you to focus on these and other questions of interest and apply them to politics in the developed and developing worlds.
Our course provides you with an overview of classic controversies and contemporary debates in comparative politics...
Why does the behaviour of political actors – leaders, parties, pressure groups, voters, protestors, and so on – vary across countries and over time? And what are the consequences of political institutions for regime stability, economic development, political representation, and the dynamics of electoral politics? <br/><br/>This course allows you to focus on these and other questions of interest and apply them to politics in the developed and developing worlds. <br/><br/>Our course provides you with an overview of classic controversies and contemporary debates in comparative politics. You learn about the main theoretical approaches to the study of politics, as well as the major issues and topics in this subfield of political science.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
24 Months
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application deadline
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Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
E70
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £10,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £22,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |