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BA (Hons) Global Studies with Human Rights

University of Essex, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our BA Global Studies with Human Rights course will deepen your knowledge of our increasingly interconnected world, whilst building expertise in human rights. You will develop your confidence to advocate for individual and community rights, social justice, and social change.

The defense of human rights is one of the most profound challenges we face across the globe. From asylum seekers to prisoner welfare and political alignment – we teach you the principles and practices of human rights from a global perspective.

General Eligibility

UK entry requirements

  • A-levels: ABB, including one essay-based subject

  • GCSEs: Law with Finance requires GCSE Maths grade C/4

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

  • IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655, including a Higher Level essay-based subject grade 5.

  • 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

Modern Revolutions in Science, Politics, and Culture

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

Foundations of Human Rights

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

Global Studies History option(s) from the list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

CS143-4-AU and International or Language option from the list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

Skills for University Studies

(0 CREDITS)

2 Year 2

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Human Rights & Social Justice: Structures, Theory and Practice

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

The World in Question: The Social, Cultural, Political & Environmental Legacies of the Enlightenment

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

Social Entrepreneurs, Sustainability and Community Action

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

CS241-5-SP or International option from the list

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL

International or Language option(s) from the list

(30 CREDITS)

3 Year 3

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Selected Issues in Human Rights

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

Global Challenges in Interdisciplinary Perspective: Water Conflicts, Water Cultures

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL

International or Language option(s) from the list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

International option(s) from the list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL

International option from the list

(15 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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