Course Overview

Our innovative History and Drama degree allow you to study both subjects in depth, focusing on the creative practice of the theatre and the uncovering of the past. The four-year course (including the foundation year), will be suitable for you if your academic qualifications do not yet meet our entrance requirements for the three-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.

As a student of history, you also discover both the early modern and modern periods and explore challenging questions concerning the impact of political, social, and cultural change on individuals, social groups, and regions. At Essex, we teach you to find your own critical voice, and to view history through the eyes of ordinary people, giving them the voice they often lacked at the time.

General Eligibility

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.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 5.5 overall.