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Global Studies and Language Studies at Essex explores the complex modern world in which we live. You will examine how the problems and developments of today are profoundly international in character. Globalization has led to a shrinking of borders as travel has increased and information technology has developed rapidly. Yet, the borders constituted by language communities continue to exert a strong influence on the character of the globalized world and effective inter-language communication remains as essential as ever.
UK and EU applicants:
All applications for degree courses with a foundation year (Year Zero) will be considered individually, whether you
think you might not have the grades to enter the first year of a degree course;
have non-traditional qualifications or experience (e.g. you haven’t studied A-levels or a BTEC);
are returning to university after some time away from education; or
are looking for more support during the transition into university study.
Standard offer:
Our standard offer is 72 UCAS tariff points from at least two full A-levels or equivalent.
Examples of the above tariff may include:
A-levels: DDD
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMP
T-levels: Pass with an E in core
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.
20 hours per week.
COMPONENT 01: CORE
Research and Academic Development Skills
(30 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 02: CORE
Becoming Enlightened Citizens: Foundations in Politics and Government
COMPONENT 03: CORE WITH OPTIONS
IA101-3-FY or IA121-3-FY or IA108-3-FY or IA111-3-FY
COMPONENT 04: CORE WITH OPTIONS
COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY
Modern Revolutions in Science, Politics, and Culture
COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY
Introduction to International Relations
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY
Democracy in Europe and the United States, 1789-1989
COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL
Language option(s) (Higher Intermediate or above or Intensive Initial Parts I & II)
COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL
Language option(s) (Initial to Advanced)
COMPONENT 06: COMPULSORY
Skills for University Studies
(0 CREDITS)
The World in Question: The Social, Cultural, Political & Environmental Legacies of the Enlightenment
Social Entrepreneurs, Sustainability and Community Action
COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL
International option from list
Language (Advanced or above) option(s) from list
Language (Lower Intermediate or above) option(s) from list
Global Challenges in Interdisciplinary Perspective: Water Conflicts, Water Cultures
COMPONENT 02: OPTIONAL
International options from list
(45 CREDITS)
Language (Proficiency or above) option(s) from list
Language (Higher Intermediate or above) option(s) from list
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.
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