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BA (Hons) Global Politics

University of Essex, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our BA Global Politics is designed to answer these and other questions that lie at the intersection of domestic politics and global issues.

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: CORE

Introduction to International Relations

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: CORE

Institutions of Democracy

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

Co-Operation and Conflict

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY

Politics and Economic Policies

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL

Option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 06: OPTIONAL

Option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 07: COMPULSORY

Career Portfolio

(0 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 08: COMPULSORY

Doing Political Research

(0 CREDITS)

2 Year 2

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Parties and Elections

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

GV212-5-AU or GV225-5-AU

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

GV271-5-AU or GV241-5-AU

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

Option(s) from list

(45 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL

Option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 06: COMPULSORY

Career Portfolio

(0 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 07: COMPULSORY

Issues in Politics: Final Year Project preparation

(0 CREDITS)

3 Year 3

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Political Economy

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

Capstone Project

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL

Option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

Option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

Career Portfolio

(0 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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