BA (Hons) Global Studies and Modern Languages (Including Year Abroad) at University of Essex

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Global Studies and Modern Languages (Including Year Abroad) combines interdisciplinary study of global challenges with fluency in one or more modern languages, with the third year spent abroad at a partner institution or on an abroad placement.

Department: School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies | Duration: 4 years full-time (3 years of study plus a year abroad) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Interdisciplinary Research and Problem-Solving, Ways of Knowing, Introduction to International Relations, Democracy in Europe and the United States, 1789-1989, Addressing the Environmental Crisis, language modules from beginners to post A-level, a 120-credit Abroad Module and Global Challenges in Interdisciplinary Perspective.

Career pathways

Careers drawing on language fluency and global expertise (the course draws on history, politics, sociology, philosophy and languages); the year abroad demonstrates adaptability to employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. IB 29 points or 112 tariff points including 2 Higher Level subjects. A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and other tariff-bearing qualifications accepted (acceptability of some non A-level qualifications depends on subject and units taken). Contextual offer: 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 accepted equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK fee per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year. International fee per year. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time (3 years of study plus a year abroad)

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