Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Honours) in European Studies with German - Including Foundation Year in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
|
Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,500
(c. USD26,114.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Our five-year BA European Studies with German (including foundation year) program is designed to build your subject expertise while enhancing your academic abilities. The foundation year (Year Zero) provides comprehensive preparation in these key areas, setting you up for four subsequent years of undergraduate study at Essex.
Upon successfully completing Year Zero through our Essex Pathways Department, you'll advance to continue your degree with the School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies.
Turn on the television or glance through any major newspaper, and you're bound to encounter coverage about Europe. The continent's future represents a geopolitical issue of immense significance for our global landscape. However, many struggle to grasp the intricate nature of contemporary Europe.
You'll explore Europe's economic, legal, and social frameworks alongside its historical roots, while gaining appreciation for its vibrant cultural heritage. European artists, writers, musicians, composers, and filmmakers continue to wield cultural influence that rivals America's global prominence.
In addition to European studies coursework, you'll achieve fluency in German. Your fourth year includes immersion in a German-speaking country, allowing deep engagement with both German and broader European cultures. Language shapes our thinking, relationships, and societies - serving as the medium through which we share knowledge, from casual invitations to groundbreaking scientific concepts to international diplomacy.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
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 E in core
To study Portuguese as your major language, you need an A-level pass (or equivalent) in Italian, French, Spanish or Portuguese or fluency in Italian, French, Romanian or Spanish.
IELTS- 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT -72 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
19,500