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BA (Hons) Global Studies

University of Essex, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The challenges facing today’s world are profoundly international. From the migrant crisis to global warming, contemporary challenges require graduates who bring a global perspective and broad skills to the workplace. Our BA Global Studies is designed for just this purpose – you study topics from a range of subjects so that you can develop a wide understanding of complex 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: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

HR176-4-AU or HR172-4-AU

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

Introduction to International Relations

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL

CS143-4-AU or International option

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

Language Option(s) or International Option(s)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

Modern Revolutions in Science, Politics, and Culture

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 06: COMPULSORY

Democracy in Europe and the United States, 1789-1989

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 07: COMPULSORY

Skills for University Studies

(0 CREDITS)

2 Year 2

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

International Relations: Theories and Approaches

(15 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 and 15 credit International Option or International Option

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL

Language or International Option(s)

(30 CREDITS)

3 Year 3

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Global Challenges in Interdisciplinary Perspective: Water Conflicts, Water Cultures

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: OPTIONAL

International option(s)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL

International option(s)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

International option(s)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL

International option

(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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