BA (Hons) Global Studies at University of Essex

Programme overview

BA Global Studies is an interdisciplinary degree examining global challenges such as climate change, migration, inequality and conflict, drawing on history, politics, sociology, philosophy, languages and cultural studies.

Department: School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 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

Modules include Introduction to International Relations, Interdisciplinary Research and Problem-Solving, Ways of Knowing, Addressing the Environmental Crisis, International Relations: Theories and Approaches, Social Entrepreneurs, Sustainability and Community Action, and Global Challenges in Interdisciplinary Perspective, with language and international options.

Career pathways

International organisations and NGOs, civil service and policy research, charities and advocacy, media and communications, business and consultancy, and postgraduate study in international relations, politics or development.

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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. 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: 3 years full-time (4 with optional placement or study abroad year)

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