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Our five-year BA Global Studies program (including foundation year and study abroad) collaborates with you to build subject expertise and enhance academic abilities. The foundation year (Year Zero) provides comprehensive preparation in these areas, setting the stage for four subsequent years of undergraduate education at Essex.
Upon successfully finishing Year Zero through our Essex Pathways Department, you'll advance to complete your degree with the Interdisciplinary Studies Centre.
Today's global challenges demand an international outlook. From migration crises to climate change, modern problems need graduates equipped with worldwide perspectives and versatile skills. Our BA Global Studies program specifically addresses this need by exploring interdisciplinary subjects to cultivate a broad understanding of complex global matters.
Many consider globalization the defining characteristic of our era, with our world more interconnected than ever. This is your chance to comprehend it and influence its direction. Don't just anticipate change - be the catalyst for it.