Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Honours) in Global Studies and Modern Languages - (Including Year Abroad) 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
48 months
Essex's Global Studies and Modern Languages program delves into the intricacies of our contemporary world. You'll analyze how current challenges and advancements inherently transcend national boundaries. While globalization has diminished borders through increased mobility and rapid technological progress, linguistic communities still significantly shape our interconnected world, making cross-language communication more vital than ever.
Language forms the foundation of our thinking, social connections, and societies. While studying Global Studies, you'll achieve fluency in one or more modern languages. Your third year will be spent overseas, fully engaging with another culture while refining your linguistic abilities.
Our alumni are uniquely prepared to tackle modern global challenges. The program equips you with versatile skills and comprehensive understanding of today's most pressing worldwide issues.
This degree offers exceptional preparation for careers in media, education, government, international institutions like the UN and NATO, NGOs, and various other sectors. Furthermore, with UK and international employers facing shortages of multilingual graduates, your language proficiency will give you a competitive edge in the job market.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A-levels: ABB
If Portuguese is taken as the major language, A Level pass (or equivalent) in Italian, French, Spanish or Portuguese or first language level fluency in Italian, French, Romanian or Spanish is required.
BTEC: DDD, depending on 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 Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
To study Portuguese as your major language, you need a pass in Higher Level Italian, French, Spanish or Portuguese or fluency in Italian, French, Romanian or Spanish.
Access to HE Diploma:15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.
We also consider T-levels.
IELTS 6.0 overall.
TOEFL (iBT) - 76 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
19,500