国际关系和现代语言文学学士学位（荣誉学位）

国外一年。政治和政治事件主导着国内外新闻，不仅影响我们的日常生活，也影响着未来。从第一年的国际关系概述开始，从全球政治经济学到安全冲突研究，然后您可以选择探索的主题，例如：比较政治国际政治经济学政治理论中东政治您还学习埃塞克斯大学提供的多达两种语言：法语，德语，意大利语，西班牙语和葡萄牙语，并至少完成一种语言的精通程度。这些语言中的每一种在商业领域中都被广泛使用，并且可以带您达到几乎流利的水平。我们的许多毕业生继续与寻找语言专家的国际公司一起发展成功的全球职业。
Why do international conflicts arise What determines a country's foreign policy What are the prospects for international cooperation, necessary to address problems like global warming and environmental degradationPolitics and political events dominate domestic and international news, impacting on our day-to-day lives as well as shaping the future. Beginning with an overview of international relations in your first year, from global political economy to studies of conflict of security, you then have a choice of topics to explore, such as:Comparative politicsInternational political economyPolitical theoryPolitics of the Middle EastYou also study up to two of the languages offered at Essex: French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, completing at least one language to Mastery level. Each of these languages is widely used in the business world, and can take you to a level of near-fluency. Many of our graduates go on to develop successful global careers with international firms looking for language specialists.We also offer a month-long summer course abroad with fees paid for by us if you start your main language from scratch via the intensive route.We are 2nd in UK for research outputs in politics and international studies (Grade Point Average, Research Excellence Framework 2021). We are also Top 10 in the UK for politics and international studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024If you want a global outlook, are interested in human communication, and want to study for a degree with real-world practical value in a world-class department, welcome to Essex.Study abroadOur course offers two possibilities for your year abroad. The first allows you to study at one of the prestigious universities with which we have exchange links. You continue to study modules relevant to your course, learning your chosen languages within a country that speaks them.The second option allows you to work as a language assistant, thereby acquiring valuable professional experience in an international context in addition to earning money.Whichever option you choose, your year abroad allows you to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised.If you spend a full year abroad you'll only pay 15% of your usual tuition fee to Essex for that year. You won't pay any tuition fees to your host universityPlacement yearYou can also undertake a placement year abroad in which you will gain real world experience of living and working in another country, fully immersed in its language and culture. You will be responsible for finding your placement, but with support and guidance provided by both your department and our Employability and Careers Centre.