Program Overview

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University of Essex BA (Hons) Social Change

The University of Essex offers a BA (Hons) Social Change program, designed for individuals looking to make a positive impact in the world. This flexible degree allows students to broaden their knowledge while acquiring the tools required to address today's pressing social problems.

Overview

The BA (Hons) Social Change course is based in the School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies. It enables students to explore social change across multiple disciplinary perspectives, including sociology, philosophy, history, politics, human rights, literature, and more. The program covers key areas such as community engagement, sustainability, human rights, social justice, and individualism.

Study Abroad

The University of Essex provides the option of an additional year of study abroad. This allows students to experience other cultures and languages, broaden their degree socially and academically, and demonstrate to employers that they are mature, adaptable, and organized. Students who spend a full year abroad will only pay 15% of their usual tuition fee to Essex for that year and will not pay any tuition fees to their host university.

Placement Year

Alternatively, students can spend their third year on a placement year with an external organization. This provides an opportunity to learn about a particular sector, company, or job role, apply academic knowledge in a practical working environment, and receive inspiration for future career pathways.

Expert Staff

The program is taught by a team of internationally recognized writers and lecturers with expertise across the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The staff specialize in a wide range of topics, including literature, film, history of art, history, politics, and sociology.

Specialist Facilities

Students have access to extensive learning resources, including a comprehensive student support system, the Albert Sloman Library, and an exciting program of events.

Your Future

The BA (Hons) Social Change program provides students with an all-round education, acquiring a diverse set of skills and a wide range of knowledge. This prepares students for a career in charity, fundraising, PR, media, law, government, and more.

Entry Requirements

UK Entry 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.
• Combined qualifications on the UCAS tariff: 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels or equivalent.
• IB: 30 - 29 points in the IB Diploma or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects.
• IB Career-related Programme: Combinations of IB Diploma Programme courses with BTECs or other qualifications are considered.
• QAA-approved Access to HE Diploma: 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points, depending on the subject studied.
• T-levels: 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points, considered on a case-by-case basis.

International & EU Entry Requirements

The University of Essex accepts a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries.

English Language Requirements

• English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall, or a specified score in another equivalent test.
• Details of English language requirements, including component scores, and the tests accepted for applicants who require a Student visa can be found on the University's website.

Structure

Course Structure

The BA (Hons) Social Change program is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field. The course includes a range of compulsory and optional modules, allowing students to tailor their degree to suit their unique interests and goals.

Year 1

• COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY - The Sociological Imagination (30 credits)
• COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY - Foundations of Human Rights (30 credits)
• COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY - Interdisciplinary Research and Problem-Solving: An Introduction (15 credits)
• COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY - Ways of Knowing (15 credits)
• COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL - Option(s) from list and/or outside option(s) (30 credits)

Year 2

• COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY - The World in Question: The Social, Cultural, Political & Environmental Legacies of the Enlightenment (30 credits)
• COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY - Social Entrepreneurs, Sustainability and Community Action (15 credits)
• COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS - CS207-5-AU and/or option(s) from list (30 credits)
• COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL - Option(s) from list (30 credits)
• COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL - Outside option (15 credits)

Year 3

• COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY - Dangerous Ideas: Essays and Manifestos as Social Criticism Capstone (30 credits)
• COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY - Community Engagement: Group Projects (15 credits)
• COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS - SC301-6-FY or CS831-6-FY or HU300-6-FY or (GV591-6-AU and GV592-6-SP) (30 credits)
• COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL - CS307-6-AU and/or option(s) from list (45 credits)

Fees and Funding

Home/UK Fee

• ｣9,790 per year

International Fee

• ｣21,500 per year

Placement Year

• 20% of the standard tuition fee for that year

Study Abroad

• 15% of the standard tuition fee for that year for a full year abroad
• Standard tuition fee for a single term abroad

Scholarships and Financial Support

There may be scholarships, bursaries, or discounts available to help with the cost of the course.