BA (Honours) in Politics with Human Rights - 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 20,500
(c. USD27,432.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

For those passionate about politics, particularly human rights, this course centered on democracy, political theory, and human rights will be especially compelling.
You'll examine how political developments influence both national and global issues, while exploring their connection to the advancement and safeguarding of human rights worldwide. We invite you to investigate various political science dimensions while gaining specialized expertise in human rights and diverse research approaches.

Every Essex politics graduate earns a prestigious degree from one of the globe's top-ranked political science departments.

Our graduates are highly sought after by employers across multiple sectors, including government, civil service leadership, media, law enforcement, military, corporate, finance, NGOs, education, and academic research.

Distinguished alumni feature Dr. Oscar Arias, former Costa Rican president and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and Rt Hon John Bercow MP, former Speaker of the UK House of Commons. Recent graduates have secured positions with prominent organizations such as: The World Bank, NATO, UK Parliamentary Research, UN Development Program, ICM Research, and IMG Media


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels BTEC: DDM – DMM or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. Other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points, and combined qualifications: 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent. IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programme courses (formerly certificates) 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. IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

Tuition GBP 20,500

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