BA (Honours) in History - Including Foundation Year in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

Our BA History (including Foundation Year) may be ideal if your current qualifications don't meet the entry requirements for our three-year arts and humanities programs, offering a pathway to enhance your academic skills. Available to UK and EU students, this four-year program begins with a Foundation Year (Year Zero) through our Essex Pathways Department, followed by three years in the School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies. Year Zero focuses on our Arts and Humanities Pathway, exploring subjects like Film, Text, and Image Analysis alongside Theory of Knowledge. Successful completion allows progression to various degrees, including BA History, BA Philosophy, or BA Art History. From day one, you'll join Essex's vibrant global community at the UK's most internationally diverse campus. We encourage critical thinking, social awareness, and uncovering overlooked historical narratives. Our BA History challenges you to examine how political, social, and cultural shifts affect individuals and societies—from African-American slavery to Stalinist Russia, Essex households to German witchcraft, and medical history to Chinese revolutions. With diverse optional modules, you'll learn from world-class international faculty while accessing exceptional local resources like the Essex Record Office. Assessment includes essays, research proposals, and a 15,000-word dissertation, with weekly two-hour seminars in small groups. Expand your horizons through study abroad opportunities at partner universities during your third year, gaining cultural and academic enrichment. Alternatively, opt for a placement year with reduced tuition fees, receiving departmental support to secure your position. Both options demonstrate adaptability to future employers while enhancing your educational experience.