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Our five-year BA European Studies with Spanish (including foundation year), will be suitable for you if your academic qualifications do not yet meet our entrance requirements for the four-year version of this course and you want a program that increases your subject knowledge as well as improves your academic skills in order to support your academic performance.
This five-year course includes a foundation year (Year Zero), followed by a further four years of study including a study abroad year. During your Year Zero, you study three academic subjects relevant to your chosen course as well as a compulsory academic skills module, with the additional English language for non-English speakers.
You are an Essex student from day one, a member of our global community-based at the most internationally diverse campus university in the UK.
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 WITH OPTIONS
LA430-4-FY or LA440-4-FY or (LA421-4-AU and LA422-4-SP)
COMPONENT 02: OPTIONAL
HR107-4-AU or HR172-4-AU
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY
Modern Revolutions in Science, Politics, and Culture
COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL
EU option(s) from List D (European Studies)
COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY
Democracy in Europe and the United States, 1789-1989
COMPONENT 06: COMPULSORY
Skills for University Studies
(0 CREDITS)
LA440-5-FY or LA450-5-FY
2nd year EU option(s): Discipline A
COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL
EU option(s): Discipline B
COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS
CS200-5-AU or (CS712-5-FY and option from list)
COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL
CS241-5-SP or option from list
COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY
Mastery Level Spanish
Final year EU option: Discipline A (30 credits)
EU option: Discipline B (30 credits)
CS831-6-FY or CS301-6-FY - CAPSTONE
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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