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BA (Hons) International Relations (Including Foundation Year)

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Course Overview

During our four-year BA International Relations (including the foundation year), we work with you to help improve your language skills, develop your subject-specific knowledge, and to improve your academic skills. You receive a thorough grounding in these areas during your foundation year (known as Year Zero) to prepare you for a further three years of undergraduate study at Essex.

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.

At Essex, this course will give you a foundation in politics, while the study of international relations teaches you methods of analysis and gives you awareness of the world system.

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.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Economics and International Relations

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Campus Name

Colchester Campus

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-time, 4 years

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Available Intake

October

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IELTS Score

5.5

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Tuition Fees Range

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

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