University of Essex campus

Arts & Humanities

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

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The BA European Studies with Italian 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 Italian. The third year is spent in Italy. 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

Topics include European identity and the development of the EU, representations of non-Europeans in art, Europe's colonial history, religion in Europe and EU law. The third year is spent in Italy.

Official programme page

Application information

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).

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 4 years (including a year abroad)

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.