BA (Hons) History and Law at University of Essex

Programme overview

BA History and Law combines the study of history with legal knowledge, examining how historical events have shaped modern law and legal systems.

Department: School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies | Duration: 3 years (optional placement or study abroad; foundation year option available) | 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 Rebellious Pasts: Challenging and Creating Histories, Criminal Law and Public Law. Year 2 includes Contract Law and Exploring History: Research Workshop. The final year centres on a Research Project with history and law options.

Career pathways

Legal services and professional legal training; education and academic research; public sector roles; media and journalism; heritage and cultural organisations.

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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 (optional placement or study abroad; foundation year option available)

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