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History with Human Rights (Including Placement Year) - BA (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

In this degree you have the opportunity to examine human rights in historical context, to understand how ideas of human rights have developed historically and choose optional modules that relate to the field of human rights.. Our course allows you to explore history and the study of human rights and to graduate with a strong competence in both disciplines.In your history modules you discover both the early modern and modern periods, and explore challenging questions concerning the impact of political, social and cultural change on individuals, social groups, and regions.You also engage in a discourse on human rights, from political, sociological, philosophical, economic and historical perspectives. You are presented with the theoretical foundations, substantive knowledge, and evaluative tools for you to understand, respond to, and help shape national, regional, and international legal and political developments.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 19,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    59th out of 90 1

    46th out of 112 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    125 61%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    51.0 51%

    82nd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    28th

    34

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    134 57%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    76th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    63rd

    8

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