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BA (Hons) European Studies (Including Year Abroad)

University of Essex, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Switch on the news any day of the week, or pick up just about any national newspaper, and you will be sure to come across an item in Europe. It is clear that the future of Europe is a geo-political question of profound importance for the future of the world we live in. Yet, few of us truly understand the complex phenomenon that is modern Europe.

You’ll examine Europe’s economic, legal, and sociological context, as well as its historical origins whilst acquiring an understanding of Europe’s rich cultural traditions. The artists, writers, musicians, composers, and filmmakers of Europe have exerted a cultural influence that even now is not eclipsed by the dominance of America on the world’s stage.

General Eligibility

UK entry requirements

A-levels: ABB

BTEC: DDD, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655

We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Levels. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard levels, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.

Access to HE Diploma:15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

We also consider T-levels.

International & EU entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

HR107-4-AU or HR172-4-AU

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

Modern Revolutions in Science, Politics, and Culture

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL

EU option(s) from List D: Discipline B

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

Language or EU option(s) from List D

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

Democracy in Europe and the United States, 1789-1989

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 06: COMPULSORY

Skills for University Studies

(0 CREDITS)

2 Year 2

COMPONENT 01: OPTIONAL

EU option(s) from List: Discipline A

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: OPTIONAL

EU option(s) from List: Discipline B

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL

CS200-5-AU or (CS712-5-FY and 15 credit option from list)

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

Language (lower intermediate or above) or EU option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL

CS241-5-SP or option from list or outside option

(15 CREDITS)

3 Year 3

COMPONENT 01: OPTIONAL

Final Year EU option(s) from List: Discipline A

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: OPTIONAL

EU option: Discipline B from List EU

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

CS831-6-FY or CS301-6-FY - CAPSTONE

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

Language (higher intermediate or above) or EU option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

4 Year Abroad

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Abroad Modules 60 Credits

(60 CREDITS)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

If you do not require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK then we will assess your English language proficiency/ability at your interview or audition.

If your first language is not English and you are an international student that requires a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK then you will need IELTS 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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