BA (Hons) European Studies at University of Essex

Programme overview

The BA European Studies approaches Europe through the humanities and social sciences, examining Europe's economic, legal and sociological context, historical origins and cultural traditions. 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; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Interdisciplinary Research and Problem-Solving: An Introduction, Ways of Knowing and Democracy in Europe and the United States, 1789-1989, with European studies options and a language or European studies option. Year 2 includes European studies options from two disciplines and research-skills modules, year 3 is a 120-credit abroad module, and the final year includes 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: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects. Essex accepts A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and most other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points; acceptability of some non-A-level qualifications such as BTECs may depend on the subject studied and units taken. Contextual offer (UK-resident applicants from underrepresented groups): 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. 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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