BA European Studies (Including Year Abroad)
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 40%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA European Studies (Including Year Abroad) at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £30,000. The £28,000 median after fifteen months is £1,000 more than the UK median for Liberal arts.
What do graduates of BA European Studies (Including Year Abroad) at University of Essex do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA European Studies (Including Year Abroad) at University of Essex?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA European Studies (Including Year Abroad) at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Does BA European Studies (Including Year Abroad) at University of Essex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA European Studies (Including Year Abroad) at University of Essex?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.