BA (Hons) Global Studies with Politics

... United Kingdom
... University of Essex

Course Overview

To understand the contemporary challenges that exist in our world, we must understand the geographies, politics, histories, and relations that have shaped our environment. In this course, you will investigate how democracies operate, how our world is shaped by dominant ideas of capitalism and colonialism, and how historical events affect current affairs.

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.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Politics and International Development


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Campus Name

Colchester Campus


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 3 years


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Available Intake

October


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £18,585,


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