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BA International Relations and Modern Languages

University of Essex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    02-OCT-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Why do international conflicts arise? What determines a country's foreign policy? What are the prospects for international cooperation, necessary to address problems like global warming and environmental degradation?

Politics and political events dominate domestic and international news, impacting on our day-to-day lives as well as shaping the future. Beginning with an overview of international relations in your first year, from global political economy to studies of conflict of security, you then have a choice of topics to explore, such as:

Comparative politics

International political economy

Political theory

Politics of the Middle East

You also study up to two of the languages offered at Essex: French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, completing at least one language to Mastery level. Each of these languages is widely used in the business world, and can take you to a level of near-fluency. Many of our graduates go on to develop successful global careers with international firms looking for language specialists.

We also offer a month-long summer course abroad with fees paid for by us if you start your main language from scratch via the intensive route.

We are 2nd in UK for research outputs in politics and international studies (Grade Point Average, Research Excellence Framework 2021). We are also Top 10 in the UK for politics and international studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

If you want a global outlook, are interested in human communication, and want to study for a degree with real-world practical value in a world-class department, welcome to Essex.

Study abroad

Our course offers two possibilities for your year abroad. The first allows you to study at one of the prestigious universities with which we have exchange links. You continue to study modules relevant to your course, learning your chosen languages within a country that speaks them.

The second option allows you to work as a language assistant, thereby acquiring valuable professional experience in an international context in addition to earning money.

Whichever option you choose, your year abroad allows you to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised.

If you spend a full year abroad you'll only pay 15% of your usual tuition fee to Essex for that year. You won't pay any tuition fees to your host university

Placement year

You can also undertake a placement year abroad in which you will gain real world experience of living and working in another country, fully immersed in its language and culture. You will be responsible for finding your placement, but with support and guidance provided by both your department and our Employability and Careers Centre.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 20,475per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BBB

Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBCor 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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The careers team offer dedicated international careers advice and support throughout studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from all of the university's campuses.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Linguistics

    22nd out of 29

    46th out of 79 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    125 61%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    16th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    14th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    119 55%

    46th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    61st

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    20th

    3

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