BA (Hons) European Studies with German at University of Essex

Programme overview

The BA European Studies with German approaches Europe through the humanities and social sciences, examining Europe's economic, legal and sociological context, historical origins and cultural traditions, while students become fluent in German. The third year is spent abroad. Staff have expertise in modern languages, literature, film, history of art, history, politics and sociology.

Department: School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies | Duration: 4 years (including a year abroad) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Interdisciplinary Research and Problem-Solving: An Introduction, Ways of Knowing, Democracy in Europe and the United States, 1789-1989, a German language module and European studies options. Year 2 continues German alongside European studies options from two disciplines, year 3 is a 120-credit abroad module, and the final year includes Mastery German and European studies options. Topics include European identity and the development of the EU, Europe's colonial history, religion in Europe and EU law.

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Entry requirements

UK applicants: BBB-BBC at A-level, or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. BTEC: DDM-DMM or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels (acceptability depends on subject studied and optional units taken). IB: 30-29 points in the IB Diploma or 120-112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects. QAA-approved Access to HE Diploma: 120-112 UCAS tariff points depending on subject studied. T-levels: 120-112 UCAS tariff points, considered case by case depending on subject, possibly with a specific grade required in the Core. Contextual offers are available to eligible UK-resident applicants. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or a specified score in an equivalent accepted test; a pre-sessional English pathway is available for those who do not meet the IELTS requirement. Applications are made through UCAS (Essex institution code E70).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK tuition fee per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Placement year: 20% of the standard tuition fee for that year; full year abroad: 15%. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year. International tuition fee per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Placement year: 20% of the standard tuition fee for that year; full year abroad: 15%. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 4 years (including a year abroad)

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