BA (Hons) Global Studies with Politics at University of Essex

Programme overview

BA Global Studies with Politics explores the relationships, ideas and events that shape an interconnected world, combining global perspectives with political analysis of states, societies and global challenges such as conflict, migration, inequality and climate change.

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

What you will study

Year 1 includes Interdisciplinary Research and Problem-Solving, Ways of Knowing, Introduction to International Relations and Contemporary Topics in International Relations. Year 2 covers Conflict Analysis, International Relations: Theories and Approaches and Social Entrepreneurs, Sustainability and Community Action. The final year includes Global Challenges in Interdisciplinary Perspective and international politics options.

Career pathways

Government and public service; international organisations and NGOs; human rights and advocacy; media and communications; business and consultancy; postgraduate study in politics, international relations or global studies.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: 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. A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and most other qualifications holding UCAS tariff points are accepted; 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: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent accepted test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Fee for October 2027 entry; fees increase for each academic year of study. Optional placement year is charged at 20% of the standard tuition fee and a full year abroad at 15%. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year. Fee for October 2027 entry; fees increase for each academic year of study. Optional placement year is charged at 20% of the standard tuition fee and a full year abroad at 15%. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement or study abroad year)

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