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An alternative education for alternative thinkers
Our courses are interdisciplinary and have a global focus. You study across our University's subject areas, including politics, sociology, history, philosophy, literature, art history, and languages, according to your interests.
The flexibility and range of our courses enable you to develop a unique and wide ranging perspective on your studies. All of our courses feature interdisciplinary core modules taught by multiple lecturers from different departments. Optional modules allow you to customize your degree by selecting from different subject areas from across the University.
American (US) Studies, European Studies and Latin American Studies allow you to learn about a particular region from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Liberal Arts, our most flexible course, lets you curate a degree tailor-made to your interests and strengths. With our newest course, Global Studies, you can explore the challenges facing our world from a global perspective.
You can also enhance your educational experience with a period of study abroad. Here you gain new insights into different cultures and have the chance to hone your language skills.
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Why study here?
- Study abroad for a term or a year with options across Europe, the United States, Canada, China and Latin America
- Courses allow you to study a wide range of subjects according to your interests from across the social sciences and humanities
- Our staff drawn from across our University departments and have an extraordinary range of reaching and research expertise
Our subjects
The Interdisciplinary Studies Centre, offers courses in American (US) studies, European studies, Global studies, Latin American studies and Liberal arts.
American (US) studies
Essex has been a major teaching and research institution for American (US) studies since the University was founded in 1964.
European studies
Europe is a global political and economic centre that exerts enormous international influence. Our European studies courses will allow you to delve into this diverse landscape.
Global studies
Our Global Studies degrees are global in focus and takes an interdisciplinary approach to international issues and regional study.
Latin American studies
Latin America is a complex and fascinating region. We have played a leading role in Latin American teaching and research since our University was founded.
Liberal arts
BA Liberal Arts is our most flexible course. You can study a combination of humanities, arts and social science subjects, building your own degree as your interests develop.
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