University of Essex International College

Course information: 2023-24

This booklet contains details of the courses at the University of
Essex International College. Choose your preferred degree, and discover
which course you need to take to gain entry. You can also see further
information about the courses, including tuition fees, start dates,
entry requirements, internship options and module summaries.

Undergraduate pathways Postgraduate pathways

Choose your undergraduate degree 03 Choose your postgraduate degree 31

Foundation Certificate Pre-Master’s

Humanities 06 Humanities 34
Science and Health 08 Science and Health 36
Social Sciences 10 Social Sciences 38

International Year One Module summaries 40

Business 12
Computer Science 14
Economics 16
Pre-Sessional courses
Law 18
Pre-Sessional courses 43
Life Sciences 20
Pre-Sessional course options 44
Politics and International Relations 22
Psychology 24
Module summaries 46
Module summaries 26

Published: July 2023

 University of Essex International College

Choose your undergraduate degree

Available degree options may change over time, so visit our online Degree Finder
University of Essex International College for the most up-to-date list: kaplanpathways.com/essex/ug-degrees

Undergraduate course information

Choose your undergraduate degree 03 International Year One Key:
Business 12 Hu: Foundation Certificate for Humanities
Internships: all pathway course subjects have the option
Foundation Certificate Computer Science 14 Sc: Foundation Certificate for Science and Health of an integrated virtual internship as an extra final term
Humanities 06 Economics 16 So: Foundation Certificate for Social Sciences in the UK. This finishes in time for you to still start your
university degree on schedule.
Science and Health 08 Law 18 B1:International Year One in Business
Your internship gives you the chance to gain valuable
Social Sciences 10 Life Sciences 20 C1: International Year One in Computer Science
work experience and career skills, even before you
Politics and International Relations 22 E1: International Year One in Economics progress to university.
Psychology 24 L1: International Year One in Law
S1: International Year One in Life Sciences
Undergraduate module summaries 26 P1: International Year One in Politics and International Relations
P2: International Year One in Psychology

Art and Design Engineering

BA (Hons) Art History, Heritage and Museum Studies Hu BEng (Hons) Communications Engineering Sc
BA (Hons) Curating with History Hu BEng (Hons) Computer Networks Sc
BA (Hons) Curating with Politics Hu BEng (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering Sc
BA (Hons) Curating, Heritage and Human Rights Hu BEng (Hons) Computers with Electronics Sc
BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering Sc
Business and Finance MEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering Sc
BSc (Hons) Accounting So B1 BEng (Hons) Mechatronic Systems Sc
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance So B1 BEng (Hons) Neural Engineering with Psychology Sc
MAcc (Hons) Accounting and Finance So B1 BEng (Hons) Robotic Engineering Sc
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Management So B1
BSc (Hons) Accounting with Economics So Environment and Agriculture
BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance So B1 BSc (Hons) Global Sustainability Sc
BBA (Hons) Business Administration2 So B1
Your path to university: BSc (Hons) Business Administration and Supply Chain Hospitality and Tourism
So B1
Management2 BA (Hons) Events Management Hu
BSc (Hons) Business Management So B1 BA (Hons) Hospitality Management Hu
BA (Hons) Business Management and Language
So
Foundation Studies Law
Certificate Undergraduate
BA (Hons) Business Management and Modern
So MLaw (Hons) Law Hu
Languages LLB (Hons) Law Hu L1
at the degree
BA (Hons) Business Management with a Modern LLB (Hons) Law with Business Hu
University of Essex Year 1 So
Language LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology Hu
International
BSc (Hons) Finance So B1 LLB (Hons) Law with Finance Hu
College
BSc (Hons) Finance and Management So LLB (Hons) Law with History Hu
BSc (Hons) Finance and Mathematics Sc So LLB (Hons) Law with Human Rights Hu
Undergraduate Undergraduate Graduate BSc (Hons) International Business and LLB (Hons) Law with Literature Hu
degree degree So B1
with a University Entrepreneurship2 LLB (Hons) Law with Philosophy Hu
Year 2 Year 3 of Essex degree BSc (Hons) International Business and Finance2 So LLB (Hons) Law with Politics Hu

Computing Marketing and Media

International
BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence Sc C1 BA (Hons) Creative Writing Hu
Year One BSc (Hons) Computer Games Sc C1 BA (Hons) English Language with Media
at the BSc (Hons) Computer Science Sc C1 So
Communication
University of Essex MSci (Hons) Computer Science Sc BA (Hons) Film and Creative Writing Hu
International BSc (Hons) Data Science and Analytics Sc BA (Hons) Film Studies Hu
College BA (Hons) Film Studies and Art History Hu
Education BA (Hons) Film Studies and Literature Hu
BA (Hons) Teaching English as a Foreign Language So BA (Hons) Journalism and Criminology Hu
BA (Hons) Journalism and English Language Hu
BA (Hons) Journalism and Literature Hu

02 03
 BA (Hons) Journalism and Modern Languages Hu BSc (Hons) Economics with Data Science So BA (Hons) Management Economics So E1 BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics So
BA (Hons) Journalism and Politics Hu BA (Hons) Economics with Language Studies So BSc (Hons) Management Economics So E1 BSc (Hons) Sociology with Data Science Sc
BA (Hons) Journalism and Sociology Hu BSc (Hons) Economics with Mathematics So MEcon (Hons) Management Economics So E1 BA (Hons) Sociology with Human Rights So
BA (Hons) Journalism with Human Rights Hu BA (Hons) Economics with Psychology So BA (Hons) Modern History Hu BA (Hons) Sociology with Social Psychology So
So BSc (Hons) Economics with Psychology So BA (Hons) Modern History and International Relations Hu BA (Hons) Spanish Studies and Modern Languages So
BSc (Hons) Management and Marketing
B1 BA (Hons) English and Comparative Literature Hu BA (Hons) Modern History and Politics Hu BA (Hons) Spanish, Portuguese and Brazilian Studies So
BSc (Hons) Marketing2 So B1 BA (Hons) English and United States Literature Hu BA (Hons) Modern Languages So
MMan (Hons) Marketing and Management So B1 BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics So BA (Hons) Modern Languages and English Language So
BA (Hons) Media and Digital Culture So MLing (Hons) English Language and Linguistics So BA (Hons) Modern Languages and Linguistics So
BA (Hons) English Language and Literature So BA (Hons) Modern Languages and Teaching English as
So
Mathematics BA (Hons) English Literature Hu a Foreign Language
MSci (Hons) Actuarial Science and Data Science Sc BA (Hons) European Studies Hu BA (Hons) Modern Languages with Latin American
So
BSc (Hons) Mathematics Sc BA (Hons) European Studies and Language Studies Hu Studies
MMath (Hons) Mathematics Sc BA (Hons) European Studies and Modern Languages Hu BA (Hons) Philosophy Hu
MSci (Hons) Mathematics and Data Science Sc BA (Hons) European Studies with French Hu MPhilos (Hons) Philosophy Hu
BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Computing Sc BA (Hons) European Studies with German Hu BA (Hons) Philosophy and Art History Hu
BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Physics Sc BA (Hons) European Studies with Italian Hu BA (Hons) Philosophy and History Hu
BSc (Hons) Statistics Sc BA (Hons) European Studies with Politics Hu BA (Hons) Philosophy and Law Hu
BA (Hons) European Studies with Spanish Hu BA (Hons) Philosophy and Literature Hu
Music and Performing Arts BA (Hons) Film and Drama Hu BA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics Hu
BA (Hons) Drama Hu BA (Hons) Financial Economics So E1 BA (Hons) Philosophy and Sociology Hu
BA (Hons) Drama and Creative Writing Hu BSc (Hons) Financial Economics So E1 BA (Hons) Philosophy with Business Management Hu
BA (Hons) Drama and Literature Hu MEcon (Hons) Financial Economics So E1 BA (Hons) Philosophy with Human Rights Hu So
BA (Hons) Financial Economics and Accounting So E1 BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics So
Science and Health BA (Hons) French Studies and Modern Languages So BA (Hons) Philosophy, Religion and Ethics Hu
BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science Sc BA (Hons) German Studies and Modern Languages So BA (Hons) Politics So P1
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry Sc S1 BA (Hons) Global Politics So BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations So P1
MSci (Hons) Biochemistry and Biotechnology Sc BA (Hons) Global Studies Hu BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations So P1
MSci (Hons) Biochemistry Biotechnology1 Sc BA (Hons) Global Studies and Language Studies Hu MPol (Hons) Politics and International Relations1 So P1
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences Sc BA (Hons) Global Studies and Latin American Studies Hu BA (Hons) Politics with Business So
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science Sc S1 BA (Hons) Global Studies and Modern Languages Hu BSc (Hons) Politics with Business So
MSci (Hons) Biomedical Science Sc BA (Hons) Global Studies with Business Management Hu BSc (Hons) Politics with Data Science So
BSc (Hons) Ecology and Environmental Biology Sc BA (Hons) Global Studies with Human Rights Hu BA (Hons) Politics with Human Rights So
BSc (Hons) Genetics Sc S1 BA (Hons) Global Studies with Latin American Studies Hu BA (Hons) Psychodynamic Practice So
BSc (Hons) Human Biology Sc S1 BA (Hons) Global Studies with Politics Hu BA (Hons) Psychology Sc P2
BSc (Hons) Marine Biology Sc BA (Hons) History Hu BSc (Hons) Psychology Sc P2
MSci (Hons) Psychology with Advanced Research MHist (Hons) History Hu BSc (Hons) Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience Sc P2
Sc BA (Hons) History and Criminology Hu BA (Hons) Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies So
Methods
MSci (Hons) Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience Sc BA (Hons) History and Drama Hu BA (Hons) Social Anthropology So
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Economics Sc BA (Hons) History and Economics So BA (Hons) Social Anthropology with Human Rights So
MSci (Hons) Tropical Marine Biology Sc BA (Hons) History and Heritage Hu BA (Hons) Social Change Hu
BA (Hons) History and Law Hu BA (Hons) Social Sciences So
Social Science and Humanities BA (Hons) History and Literature Hu BA (Hons) Sociology So
BA (Hons) History and Sociology Hu BA (Hons) Sociology (Applied Quantitative Research) So
BA (Hons) American Studies (US) Hu
BA (Hons) History with Film Studies Hu BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology So
BA (Hons) American Studies (US) with Film Hu
BA (Hons) Art History Hu BA (Hons) History with Human Rights Hu
MArtH (Hons) Art History Hu BA (Hons) International Development So P1
BA (Hons) Art History and History Hu BA (Hons) International Economics So E1
BA (Hons) Art History and Language Studies Hu BSc (Hons) International Economics So E1
BA (Hons) Art History and Modern Languages Hu MEcon (Hons) International Economics So E1
BA (Hons) International Relations So P1 Footnotes:
BA (Hons) Art History with Language Studies Hu
BA (Hons) Art History with Modern Languages Hu MPol (Hons) International Relations So P1 Many of the degrees listed are also available with a
BA (Hons) Art History, Visual Culture and Media BA (Hons) International Relations and Language year abroad or a placement year.
Hu So
Studies Studies
BA (Hons) International Relations and Modern
Please see our onlineDegree Finder for details.
BA (Hons) Business Economics So E1 So
Languages > kaplanpathways.com/essex/ug-degrees
BA (Hons) Childhood Studies So
MLitSt (Hons) Creative Writing Hu BA (Hons) Italian Studies and Modern Languages So
BA (Hons) Language Studies So
BA (Hons) Criminology So 1: 5 year degree
BA (Hons) Criminology and American Studies Hu BA (Hons) Language Studies and Linguistics So
BA (Hons) Language Studies and Teaching English 2: This course is taught on the University of Essex's
BA (Hons) Criminology with Counselling Skills So So
BA (Hons) Criminology with Criminal Law So
as a Foreign Language Southend campus
BA (Hons) Language Studies with Latin American
BA (Hons) Criminology with Social Psychology So So
Studies
BA (Hons) Curating Hu
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts Hu
MLitSt (Hons) Drama and Scriptwriting Hu
BA (Hons) Linguistics So
BA (Hons) Economics So E1
BA (Hons) Linguistics with Data Science So
BSc (Hons) Economics So E1
MLitSt (Hons) Literature Hu
MEcon (Hons) Economics So E1
BA (Hons) Literature and Art History Hu
BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics Sc
BA (Hons) Literature and Creative Writing Hu
BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics So
MLitSt (Hons) Literature and Creative Writing Hu
BA (Hons) Economics with a Modern Language So
BA (Hons) Literature and Sociology Hu

04 05
 University of Essex International College
Foundation Certificate
for Humanities
Minimum English level: Course
UKVI IELTS score* length
> Your Foundation Certificate options for degree entry in October 2024
5.5 overall with no less
2 terms
than 4.5 in any skill
5.0 overall with no less
2.5 terms
than 4.0 in any skill
4.5 overall with no less
3 terms
than 4.0 in any skill
> Your Foundation Certificate options for degree entry in October 2025
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
3 terms
3.5 terms
4.0 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
4 terms
 KVI IELTS alternatives: we can accept other tests as proof of English language. Learn more at: kaplanpathways.com/uk/ielts/
*U
Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed high school at the required level.
For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online Degree Finder:
kaplanpathways.com/essex/ug-degrees
Your course length: this is influenced by your English language score that you submit as part of the admissions process. Soon after
your course starts, we’ll check your English and academic level again to make sure you’re on the most suitable study plan, with modules
that best fit your skills and goals.
06
Course
Course start > Course end
tuition
September 2023 > May 2024
£18,300 January 2024 > August 2024
February 2024 > August 2024
October 2023 > August 2024
£20,325
January 2024 > August 2024
£20,325 September 2023 > August 2024
£20,325 July 2024 > May 2025
£20,325 June 2024 > May 2025
April 2024 > May 2025
£23,715
July 2024 > August 2025
February 2024 > May 2025
£26,860
June 2024 > August 2025
University of Essex International College
1/2 Foundation Certificate 2/2
for Humanities
Add ons Extra support Common modules taken by all students: Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms,
• English for Academic Purposes you will take additional modules from a selection
• Extended Project of Enhancement and Extended English and Skills
i options (depending mainly on your IELTS score)
You will also take 3 of the following modules before the modules to the left.
that fit your degree and career goals†:
• Contemporary Global Issues
0.5 terms of modules • Entrepreneurship Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5:
from Enhancement • Historical Perspectives you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically
and Extended English
• Logic and Critical Thinking includes Enhancement modules to maximise
and Skills options
• Mathematics your university preparation:
1 term of modules
• People, Culture and Society • Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning
from Enhancement
• Statistics for Higher Education
and Extended English
and Skills options • Independent and Collaborative Study
Personal development activities: during your Plus up to 2 of these modules:
0.5 terms of modules
from Enhancement course, you’ll also have activities to build practical, • Digital Applications
i and Extended English digital and employability skills. • Preparatory Mathematics
and Skills options • Preparatory Statistics
Learn more about modules: you’ll find module
1 term of modules summaries later in this booklet. • UK Society and Culture
from Enhancement
i and Extended English
and Skills options
Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5:
i 1.5 terms of
you will typically take Extended English and Skills
Extended English i Optional integrated online internship
and Skills modules
For selected course options and just a small extra modules to improve your English language and
i 2 terms of fee (maximum £1350), you can take an internship academic skills.
Extended English
and Skills modules as an additional final term. It’s a great way to:
• apply and further develop your English Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0
language skills in a professional setting will typically take:
• build real-world experience related to your • English for Academic Study 3
degree subject at university • Independent and Collaborative Study
• gain additional career skills and experience and • Reading and Writing 3
boost your CV before your degree • Speaking and Listening 3
See the undergraduate module summaries
section for more details. Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take:
• English for Academic Study 2 + English for
Academic Study 3
• Independent and Collaborative Study
• Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
• Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
• Study Skills Preparation
†F
 or some degrees, the University will require you to take particular modules. Details are on the online Degree Finder
and will be in your offer letter.
07
 University of Essex International College
Foundation Certificate
for Science and Health
Minimum English level: Course
UKVI IELTS score* length
> Your Foundation Certificate options for degree entry in October 2024
5.5 overall with no less
2 terms
than 4.5 in any skill
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
3 terms
than 4.0 in any skill
> Your Foundation Certificate options for degree entry in October 2025
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
3 terms
3.5 terms
4.0 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
4 terms
 KVI IELTS alternatives: we can accept other tests as proof of English language. Learn more at: kaplanpathways.com/uk/ielts/
*U
Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed high school at the required level.
For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online Degree Finder:
kaplanpathways.com/essex/ug-degrees
Your course length: this is influenced by your English language score that you submit as part of the admissions process. Soon after
your course starts, we’ll check your English and academic level again to make sure you’re on the most suitable study plan, with modules
that best fit your skills and goals.
08
Course
Course start > Course end
tuition
September 2023 > May 2024
£20,200
January 2024 > August 2024
£21,930 October 2023 > August 2024
£21,930 September 2023 > August 2024
£21,930 July 2024 > May 2025
£21,930 June 2024 > May 2025
April 2024 > May 2025
£25,585
July 2024 > August 2025
February 2024 > May 2025
£28,080
June 2024 > August 2025
University of Essex International College
1/2 Foundation Certificate 2/2
for Science and Health
Add ons Extra support Common modules taken by all students: Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms,
• English for Academic Purposes you will take additional modules from a selection
• Extended Project of Enhancement and Extended English and Skills
i options (depending mainly on your IELTS score)
You will also take 2 or 3 of the following before the modules to the left.
modules that fit your degree and career goals†:
0.5 terms of modules • Biology
from Enhancement
and Extended English • Chemistry Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5:
and Skills options • Contemporary Global Issues youcan study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically
1 term of modules • Entrepreneurship includes Enhancement modules to maximise
from Enhancement • Information Technology your university preparation:
and Extended English • Intermediate Mathematics • Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning
and Skills options
• Mathematics for Higher Education
• People, Culture and Society • Independent and Collaborative Study
0.5 terms of modules • Physics
from Enhancement • Statistics Plus up to 2 of these modules:
i and Extended English
• Digital Applications
and Skills options
• Preparatory Mathematics
1 term of modules
from Enhancement Personal development activities: during your • Preparatory Science
i and Extended English course, you’ll also have activities to build practical, • Preparatory Statistics
and Skills options • UK Society and Culture
digital and employability skills.
i 1.5 terms of Learn more about modules: you’ll find module
Extended English
summaries later in this booklet.
and Skills modules
Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5:
i 2 terms of you will typically study Extended English and Skills
Extended English
and Skills modules modules to improve your English language level
and academic skills.
i Optional integrated online internship
For selected course options and just a small extra
Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0
fee (maximum £1350), you can take an internship
will typically take:
as an additional final term. It’s a great way to:
• English for Academic Study 3
• apply and further develop your English
• Independent and Collaborative Study
language skills in a professional setting
• Reading and Writing 3
• build real-world experience related to your
• Speaking and Listening 3
degree subject at university
• gain additional career skills and experience and
Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take:
boost your CV before your degree
• English for Academic Study 2 + English for
See the undergraduate module summaries
Academic Study 3
section for more details.
• Independent and Collaborative Study
• Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
• Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
• Study Skills Preparation
†F
 or some degrees, the University will require you to take particular modules. Details are on the online Degree Finder
and will be in your offer letter.
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 University of Essex International College
Foundation Certificate
for Social Sciences
Minimum English level: Course
UKVI IELTS score* length
> Your Foundation Certificate options for degree entry in October 2024
5.5 overall with no less
2 terms
than 4.5 in any skill
5.0 overall with no less
2.5 terms
than 4.0 in any skill
4.5 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
3 terms
> Your Foundation Certificate options for degree entry in October 2025
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
3 terms
3.5 terms
4.0 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
4 terms
 KVI IELTS alternatives: we can accept other tests as proof of English language. Learn more at: kaplanpathways.com/uk/ielts/
*U
Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed high school at the required level.
For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online Degree Finder:
kaplanpathways.com/essex/ug-degrees
Your course length: this is influenced by your English language score that you submit as part of the admissions process. Soon after
your course starts, we’ll check your English and academic level again to make sure you’re on the most suitable study plan, with modules
that best fit your skills and goals.
10
Course
Course start > Course end
tuition
September 2023 > May 2024
£18,300 January 2024 > August 2024
February 2024 > August 2024
October 2023 > August 2024
£20,325
January 2024 > August 2024
£20,325 September 2023 > August 2024
£20,325 July 2024 > May 2025
£20,325 June 2024 > May 2025
April 2024 > May 2025
£23,715
July 2024 > August 2025
February 2024 > May 2025
£26,860
June 2024 > August 2025
University of Essex International College
1/2 Foundation Certificate 2/2
for Social Sciences
Add ons Extra support Common modules taken by all students: Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms,
• English for Academic Purposes you will take additional modules from a selection
• Extended Project of Enhancement and Extended English and Skills
i options (depending mainly on your IELTS score)
You will also take 2 or 3 of the following before the modules to the left.
modules that fit your degree and career goals†:
• Contemporary Global Issues
0.5 terms of modules • Entrepreneurship Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5:
from Enhancement • Historical Perspectives you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically
and Extended English • Intermediate Mathematics includes Enhancement modules to maximise
and Skills options
• Logic and Critical Thinking your university preparation:
1 term of modules • Mathematics • Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning
from Enhancement
and Extended English • People, Culture and Society for Higher Education
and Skills options • Statistics • Independent and Collaborative Study
Plus up to 2 of these modules:
0.5 terms of modules
from Enhancement
Personal development activities: during your • Digital Applications
i and Extended English course, you’ll also have activities to build practical, • Preparatory Mathematics
and Skills options digital and employability skills. • Preparatory Statistics
1 term of modules Learn more about modules: you’ll find module • UK Society and Culture
from Enhancement summaries later in this booklet.
i and Extended English
and Skills options
Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5:
i 1.5 terms of
you will typically study Extended English and Skills
Extended English
and Skills modules i Optional integrated online internship modules to improve your English language level
For selected course options and just a small extra and academic skills.
i 2 terms of
Extended English fee (maximum £1350), you can take an internship
and Skills modules Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0
as an additional final term. It’s a great way to:
• apply and further develop your English will typically take:
language skills in a professional setting • English for Academic Study 3
• build real-world experience related to your • Independent and Collaborative Study
degree subject at university • Reading and Writing 3
• gain additional career skills and experience and • Speaking and Listening 3
boost your CV before your degree
See the undergraduate module summaries Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take:
section for more details. • English for Academic Study 2 + English for
Academic Study 3
• Independent and Collaborative Study
• Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
• Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
• Study Skills Preparation
†F
 or some degrees, the University will require you to take particular modules. Details are on the online Degree Finder
and will be in your offer letter.
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 University of Essex International College
International Year One
in Business
Minimum English level: Course
UKVI IELTS score* length
> Your International Year One options for degree entry in October 2024
5.5 overall with no less
2 terms
than 5.0 in any skill
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.5 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
3 terms
than 4.0 in any skill
> Your International Year One options for degree entry in October 2025
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.5 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
3 terms
than 4.0 in any skill
3.5 terms
4.0 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
4 terms
 KVI IELTS alternatives: we can accept other tests as proof of English language. Learn more at: kaplanpathways.com/uk/ielts/
*U
Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed high school at the required level.
For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online Degree Finder:
kaplanpathways.com/essex/ug-degrees
Your course length: this is influenced by your English language score that you submit as part of the admissions process. Soon after
your course starts, we’ll check your English and academic level again to make sure you’re on the most suitable study plan, with modules
that best fit your skills and goals.
12
Course
Course start > Course end
tuition
September 2023 > May 2024
£18,820
January 2024 > August 2024
£20,565 October 2023 > August 2024
£20,565 September 2023 > August 2024
£20,565 July 2024 > May 2025
£20,565 June 2024 > May 2025
April 2024 > May 2025
£23,995
July 2024 > August 2025
February 2024 > May 2025
£27,080
June 2024 > August 2025
University of Essex International College
1/2 International Year One 2/2
in Business
Add ons Extra support Common modules taken by all students: Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms,
• Collaborative Project you will take additional modules from a selection
• Economics of Enhancement and Extended English and Skills
i • English for Academic Purposes options (depending mainly on your IELTS score)
• Financial Accounting before the modules to the left.
• Management and Organisation
0.5 terms of modules • Principles of Marketing
from Enhancement
and Extended English
• Quantitative Methods and Finance Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5:
and Skills options you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically
includes Enhancement modules to maximise
1 term of modules
from Enhancement Personal development activities: during your your university preparation:
and Extended English
course, you’ll also have activities to build practical, • Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning
and Skills options for Higher Education
digital and employability skills.
Learn more about modules: you’ll find module • Independent and Collaborative Study
0.5 terms of modules summaries later in this booklet.
from Enhancement Plus up to 2 of these modules:
i and Extended English • Digital Applications
and Skills options
• Preparatory Mathematics
1 term of modules • Preparatory Statistics
i
from Enhancement i Optional integrated online internship • UK Society and Culture
and Extended English For selected course options and just a small extra
and Skills options
fee (maximum £1350), you can take an internship
i 1.5 terms of as an additional final term. It’s a great way to:
Extended English Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5:
and Skills modules • apply and further develop your English
you will typically study Extended English and Skills
language skills in a professional setting
i 2 terms of modules to improve your English language level
Extended English • build real-world experience related to your
and academic skills.
and Skills modules degree subject at university
• gain additional career skills and experience and
Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0
boost your CV before your degree
will typically take:
See the undergraduate module summaries
• English for Academic Study 3
section for more details.
• Independent and Collaborative Study
• Reading and Writing 3
• Speaking and Listening 3
Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take:
• English for Academic Study 2 + English for
Academic Study 3
• Independent and Collaborative Study
• Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
• Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
• Study Skills Preparation
†F
 or some degrees, the University will require you to take particular modules. Details are on the online Degree Finder
and will be in your offer letter.
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 University of Essex International College
International Year One
in Computer Science
Minimum English level: Course
UKVI IELTS score* length
> Your International Year One options for degree entry in October 2024
5.5 overall with no less
2 terms
than 5.0 in any skill
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.5 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
3 terms
than 4.0 in any skill
> Your International Year One options for degree entry in October 2025
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.5 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
3 terms
3.5 terms
4.0 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
4 terms
 KVI IELTS alternatives: we can accept other tests as proof of English language. Learn more at: kaplanpathways.com/uk/ielts/
*U
Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed high school at the required level.
For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online Degree Finder:
kaplanpathways.com/essex/ug-degrees
Your course length: this is influenced by your English language score that you submit as part of the admissions process. Soon after
your course starts, we’ll check your English and academic level again to make sure you’re on the most suitable study plan, with modules
that best fit your skills and goals.
14
Course
Course start > Course end
tuition
September 2023 > May 2024
£20,230
January 2024 > August 2024
£22,170 October 2023 > August 2024
£22,170 September 2023 > August 2024
£22,170 July 2024 > May 2025
£22,170 June 2024 > May 2025
April 2024 > May 2025
£25,865
July 2024 > August 2025
February 2024 > May 2025
£28,300
June 2024 > August 2025
University of Essex International College
1/2 International Year One 2/2
in Computer Science
Add ons Extra support Common modules taken by all students: Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms,
• Computer Architecture you will take additional modules from a selection
• English for Academic Purposes of Enhancement and Extended English and Skills
i • Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence options (depending mainly on your IELTS score)
• Introduction to Databases before the modules to the left.
• Introduction to Programming
0.5 terms of modules • Mathematics for Computing
from Enhancement
and Extended English • Object Oriented Programming Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5:
and Skills options • Web Development you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically
1 term of modules includes Enhancement modules to maximise
from Enhancement your university preparation:
and Extended English Personal development activities: during your • Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning
and Skills options
course, you’ll also have activities to build practical, for Higher Education
digital and employability skills. • Independent and Collaborative Study
0.5 terms of modules Learn more about modules: you’ll find module
from Enhancement summaries later in this booklet. Plus up to 2 of these modules:
i and Extended English
• Digital Applications
and Skills options
• Preparatory Mathematics
1 term of modules
from Enhancement
• Preparatory Statistics
i and Extended English • UK Society and Culture
and Skills options
i Optional integrated online internship
For selected course options and just a small extra
i 1.5 terms of fee (maximum £1350), you can take an internship
Extended English Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5:
and Skills modules as an additional final term. It’s a great way to:
you will typically study Extended English and Skills
• apply and further develop your English
i 2 terms of
language skills in a professional setting modules to improve your English language level
Extended English
and Skills modules • build real-world experience related to your and academic skills.
degree subject at university
• gain additional career skills and experience and Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0
boost your CV before your degree will typically take:
See the undergraduate module summaries • English for Academic Study 3
section for more details. • Independent and Collaborative Study
• Reading and Writing 3
• Speaking and Listening 3
Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take:
• English for Academic Study 2 + English for
Academic Study 3
• Independent and Collaborative Study
• Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
• Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
• Study Skills Preparation
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 University of Essex International College
International Year One
in Economics
Minimum English level: Course
UKVI IELTS score* length
> Your International Year One options for degree entry in October 2024
5.5 overall with no less
2 terms
than 5.0 in any skill
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.5 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
3 terms
than 4.0 in any skill
> Your International Year One options for degree entry in October 2025
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.5 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
3 terms
than 4.0 in any skill
3.5 terms
4.0 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
4 terms
 KVI IELTS alternatives: we can accept other tests as proof of English language. Learn more at: kaplanpathways.com/uk/ielts/
*U
Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed high school at the required level.
For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online Degree Finder:
kaplanpathways.com/essex/ug-degrees
Your course length: this is influenced by your English language score that you submit as part of the admissions process. Soon after
your course starts, we’ll check your English and academic level again to make sure you’re on the most suitable study plan, with modules
that best fit your skills and goals.
16
Course
Course start > Course end
tuition
September 2023 > May 2024
£18,820
January 2024 > August 2024
£20,565 October 2023 > August 2024
£20,565 September 2023 > August 2024
£20,565 July 2024 > May 2025
£20,565 June 2024 > May 2025
April 2024 > May 2025
£23,995
July 2024 > August 2025
February 2024 > May 2025
£27,080
June 2024 > August 2025
University of Essex International College
1/2 International Year One 2/2
in Economics
Add ons Extra support Common modules taken by all students: Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms,
• Collaborative Project you will take additional modules from a selection
• Economics of Enhancement and Extended English and Skills
i • English for Academic Purposes options (depending mainly on your IELTS score)
• Financial Accounting before the modules to the left.
• Mathematics for Economics
0.5 terms of modules • Quantitative Methods and Finance
from Enhancement
and Extended English Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5:
and Skills options You will also take 1 of the following modules you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically
1 term of modules that fits your degree and career goals†: includes Enhancement modules to maximise
from Enhancement • Economic Policy your university preparation:
and Extended English • Management Accounting • Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning
and Skills options
• Management and Organisation for Higher Education
• Independent and Collaborative Study
0.5 terms of modules
from Enhancement Plus up to 2 of these modules:
i and Extended English Personal development activities: during your
• Digital Applications
and Skills options course, you’ll also have activities to build practical,
• Preparatory Mathematics
1 term of modules digital and employability skills.
from Enhancement
• Preparatory Statistics
i Learn more about modules: you’ll find module
and Extended English • UK Society and Culture
summaries later in this booklet.
and Skills options
i 1.5 terms of
Extended English Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5:
and Skills modules
you will typically study Extended English and Skills
i 2 terms of i Optional integrated online internship modules to improve your English language level
Extended English For selected course options and just a small extra
and Skills modules and academic skills.
fee (maximum £1350), you can take an internship
as an additional final term. It’s a great way to: Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0
• apply and further develop your English will typically take:
language skills in a professional setting • English for Academic Study 3
• build real-world experience related to your • Independent and Collaborative Study
degree subject at university • Reading and Writing 3
• gain additional career skills and experience and • Speaking and Listening 3
boost your CV before your degree
See the undergraduate module summaries Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take:
section for more details. • English for Academic Study 2 + English for
Academic Study 3
• Independent and Collaborative Study
• Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
• Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
• Study Skills Preparation
†F
 or some degrees, the University will require you to take particular modules. Details are on the online Degree Finder
and will be in your offer letter.
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 University of Essex International College
International Year One
in Law
Minimum English level: Course
UKVI IELTS score* length
> Your International Year One options for degree entry in October 2024
5.5 overall with no less
2 terms
than 5.0 in any skill
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.5 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
3 terms
than 4.0 in any skill
> Your International Year One options for degree entry in October 2025
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.5 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
3 terms
3.5 terms
4.0 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
4 terms
 KVI IELTS alternatives: we can accept other tests as proof of English language. Learn more at: kaplanpathways.com/uk/ielts/
*U
Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed high school at the required level.
For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online Degree Finder:
kaplanpathways.com/essex/ug-degrees
Your course length: this is influenced by your English language score that you submit as part of the admissions process. Soon after
your course starts, we’ll check your English and academic level again to make sure you’re on the most suitable study plan, with modules
that best fit your skills and goals.
18
Course
Course start > Course end
tuition
September 2023 > May 2024
£18,820
January 2024 > August 2024
£20,565 October 2023 > August 2024
£20,565 September 2023 > August 2024
£20,565 July 2024 > May 2025
£20,565 June 2024 > May 2025
April 2024 > May 2025
£23,995
July 2024 > August 2025
February 2024 > May 2025
£27,080
June 2024 > August 2025
University of Essex International College
1/2 International Year One 2/2
in Law
Add ons Extra support Common modules taken by all students: Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms,
• Constitutional Law you will take additional modules from a selection
• Contract Law of Enhancement and Extended English and Skills
i • Criminal Law options (depending mainly on your IELTS score)
• English for Academic Purposes before the modules to the left.
• Foundations of Property Law
0.5 terms of modules • Legal Skills and the English Legal System
from Enhancement
and Extended English Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5:
and Skills options you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically
Personal development activities: during your includes Enhancement modules to maximise
1 term of modules
from Enhancement course, you’ll also have activities to build practical, your university preparation:
and Extended English digital and employability skills. • Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning
and Skills options
Learn more about modules: you’ll find module for Higher Education
summaries later in this booklet. • Independent and Collaborative Study
0.5 terms of modules
from Enhancement Plus up to 2 of these modules:
i and Extended English
• Digital Applications
and Skills options
i Optional integrated online internship • Preparatory Mathematics
1 term of modules
from Enhancement For selected course options and just a small extra • Preparatory Statistics
i and Extended English fee (maximum £1350), you can take an internship • UK Society and Culture
and Skills options as an additional final term. It’s a great way to:
i 1.5 terms of • apply and further develop your English
Extended English Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5:
language skills in a professional setting
and Skills modules
• build real-world experience related to your you will typically study Extended English and Skills
i 2 terms of
degree subject at university modules to improve your English language level
Extended English
and Skills modules • gain additional career skills and experience and and academic skills.
boost your CV before your degree
See the undergraduate module summaries Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0
section for more details. will typically take:
• English for Academic Study 3
• Independent and Collaborative Study
• Reading and Writing 3
• Speaking and Listening 3
Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take:
• English for Academic Study 2 + English for
Academic Study 3
• Independent and Collaborative Study
• Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
• Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
• Study Skills Preparation
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 University of Essex International College
International Year One
in Life Sciences
Minimum English level: Course
UKVI IELTS score* length
> Your International Year One options for degree entry in October 2024
5.5 overall with no less
2 terms
than 5.0 in any skill
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.5 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
3 terms
than 4.0 in any skill
> Your International Year One options for degree entry in October 2025
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.5 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
3 terms
3.5 terms
4.0 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
4 terms
 KVI IELTS alternatives: we can accept other tests as proof of English language. Learn more at: kaplanpathways.com/uk/ielts/
*U
Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed high school at the required level.
For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online Degree Finder:
kaplanpathways.com/essex/ug-degrees
Your course length: this is influenced by your English language score that you submit as part of the admissions process. Soon after
your course starts, we’ll check your English and academic level again to make sure you’re on the most suitable study plan, with modules
that best fit your skills and goals.
20
Course
Course start > Course end
tuition
September 2023 > May 2024
£20,230
January 2024 > August 2024
£22,170 October 2023 > August 2024
£22,170 September 2023 > August 2024
£22,170 July 2024 > May 2025
£22,170 June 2024 > May 2025
April 2024 > May 2025
£25,865
July 2024 > August 2025
February 2024 > May 2025
£28,300
June 2024 > August 2025
University of Essex International College
1/2 International Year One 2/2
in Life Sciences
Add ons Extra support Common modules taken by all students: Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms,
• English for Academic Purposes you will take additional modules from a selection
• Biochemistry of Macromolecules of Enhancement and Extended English and Skills
i • General and Organic Chemistry options (depending mainly on your IELTS score)
• Genetics and Evolution before the modules to the left.
• Microbiology
0.5 terms of modules • Molecular Cell Biology
from Enhancement
and Extended English • Quantitative Methods for Life Sciences Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5:
and Skills options • Transferable Skills in Life Sciences you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically
1 term of modules includes Enhancement modules to maximise
from Enhancement You will also take 1 of the following modules your university preparation:
and Extended English that fits your degree and career goals†: • Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning
and Skills options
• Anatomy and Physiology for Higher Education
• Inorganic and Physical Chemistry • Independent and Collaborative Study
0.5 terms of modules
from Enhancement Plus up to 2 of these modules:
i and Extended English
Personal development activities: during your • Digital Applications
and Skills options
course, you’ll also have activities to build practical, • Preparatory Mathematics
1 term of modules
from Enhancement
digital and employability skills. • Preparatory Science
i and Extended English Learn more about modules: you’ll find module • Preparatory Statistics
and Skills options summaries later in this booklet. • UK Society and Culture
i 1.5 terms of
Extended English
and Skills modules
Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5:
i 2 terms of
i Optional integrated online internship you will typically study Extended English and Skills
Extended English
and Skills modules For selected course options and just a small extra modules to improve your English language level
fee (maximum £1350), you can take an internship and academic skills.
as an additional final term. It’s a great way to:
• apply and further develop your English Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0
language skills in a professional setting will typically take:
• build real-world experience related to your • English for Academic Study 3
degree subject at university • Independent and Collaborative Study
• gain additional career skills and experience and • Reading and Writing 3
boost your CV before your degree • Speaking and Listening 3
See the undergraduate module summaries
section for more details. Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take:
• English for Academic Study 2 + English for
Academic Study 3
• Independent and Collaborative Study
• Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
• Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
• Study Skills Preparation
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 University of Essex International College
International Year One
in Politics and International Relations
Minimum English level: Course
UKVI IELTS score* length
> Your International Year One options for degree entry in October 2024
5.5 overall with no less
2 terms
than 5.0 in any skill
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.5 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
3 terms
than 4.0 in any skill
> Your International Year One options for degree entry in October 2025
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.5 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
3 terms
3.5 terms
4.0 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
4 terms
 KVI IELTS alternatives: we can accept other tests as proof of English language. Learn more at: kaplanpathways.com/uk/ielts/
*U
Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed high school at the required level.
For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online Degree Finder:
kaplanpathways.com/essex/ug-degrees
Your course length: this is influenced by your English language score that you submit as part of the admissions process. Soon after
your course starts, we’ll check your English and academic level again to make sure you’re on the most suitable study plan, with modules
that best fit your skills and goals.
22
Course
Course start > Course end
tuition
September 2023 > May 2024
£18,820
January 2024 > August 2024
£20,565 October 2023 > August 2024
£20,565 September 2023 > August 2024
£20,565 July 2024 > May 2025
£20,565 June 2024 > May 2025
April 2024 > May 2025
£23,995
July 2024 > August 2025
February 2024 > May 2025
£27,080
June 2024 > August 2025
University of Essex International College
1/2 International Year One 2/2
in Politics and International Relations
Add ons Extra support Common modules taken by all students: Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms,
• Collaborative Project you will take additional modules from a selection
• Co-operation and Conflict of Enhancement and Extended English and Skills
i • English for Academic Purposes options (depending mainly on your IELTS score)
• Introduction to International Relations before the modules to the left.
• Introduction to Politics
0.5 terms of modules • Scientific Reasoning and Comparative
from Enhancement
and Extended English Political Analysis Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5:
and Skills options you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically
1 term of modules You will also take 1 of the following modules includes Enhancement modules to maximise
from Enhancement that fits your degree and career goals†: your university preparation:
and Extended English • Economics • Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning
and Skills options
• Truth, Justice and the Nature of Politics and Power for Higher Education
• Independent and Collaborative Study
0.5 terms of modules
from Enhancement Personal development activities: during your Plus up to 2 of these modules:
i and Extended English
course, you’ll also have activities to build practical, • Digital Applications
and Skills options
digital and employability skills. • Preparatory Mathematics
1 term of modules
from Enhancement Learn more about modules: you’ll find module • Preparatory Statistics
i and Extended English summaries later in this booklet. • UK Society and Culture
and Skills options
i 1.5 terms of
Extended English Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5:
and Skills modules
you will typically study Extended English and Skills
i Optional integrated online internship
i 2 terms of
For selected course options and just a small extra modules to improve your English language level
Extended English
and Skills modules fee (maximum £1350), you can take an internship and academic skills.
as an additional final term. It’s a great way to:
• apply and further develop your English Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0
language skills in a professional setting will typically take:
• build real-world experience related to your • English for Academic Study 3
degree subject at university • Independent and Collaborative Study
• gain additional career skills and experience and • Reading and Writing 3
boost your CV before your degree • Speaking and Listening 3
See the undergraduate module summaries
section for more details. Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take:
• English for Academic Study 2 + English for
Academic Study 3
• Independent and Collaborative Study
• Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
• Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
• Study Skills Preparation
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 University of Essex International College University of Essex International College

International Year One 1/2 International Year One 2/2

in Psychology in Psychology

Minimum English level: Course Course

UKVI IELTS score* length
> Your International Year One options for degree entry in October 2024
5.5 overall with no less
2 terms
than 5.0 in any skill
5.0 overall with no less
2.5 terms
than 4.5 in any skill
4.5 overall with no less
3 terms
than 4.0 in any skill
> Your International Year One options for degree entry in October 2025
Course start > Course end
tuition
September 2023 > May 2024
£20,230
January 2024 > August 2024
£22,170 October 2023 > August 2024
£22,170 September 2023 > August 2024
Add ons Extra support Common modules taken by all students: Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms,
• Applied Psychology you will take additional modules from a selection
• Discovering Psychology: the Science Behind of Enhancement and Extended English and Skills
i Human Behaviour options (depending mainly on your IELTS score)
• English for Academic Purposes before the modules to the left.
• Research Methods in Psychology
0.5 terms of modules • Statistics for Psychologists
from Enhancement
and Extended English Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5:
you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically
and Skills options
Personal development activities: during your includes Enhancement modules to maximise
1 term of modules course, you’ll also have activities to build practical, your university preparation:
from Enhancement digital and employability skills. • Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning
and Extended English
and Skills options
Learn more about modules: you’ll find module for Higher Education
summaries later in this booklet. • Independent and Collaborative Study

0.5 terms of modules Plus up to 2 of these modules:

5.0 overall with no less
than 4.5 in any skill
2.5 terms
4.5 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
3 terms
3.5 terms
4.0 overall with no less
than 4.0 in any skill
4 terms
£22,170 July 2024 > May 2025
£22,170 June 2024 > May 2025
April 2024 > May 2025
£25,865
July 2024 > August 2025
February 2024 > May 2025
£28,300
June 2024 > August 2025
from Enhancement
i and Extended English
and Skills options
1 term of modules
from Enhancement
i and Extended English
and Skills options
i 1.5 terms of
Extended English
and Skills modules
i 2 terms of
Extended English
and Skills modules
• Digital Applications
i Optional integrated online internship • Preparatory Mathematics
For selected course options and just a small extra • Preparatory Statistics
fee (maximum £1350), you can take an internship • UK Society and Culture
as an additional final term. It’s a great way to:
• apply and further develop your English
language skills in a professional setting Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5:
• build real-world experience related to your you will typically study Extended English and Skills
degree subject at university modules to improve your English language level
and academic skills.
• gain additional career skills and experience and
boost your CV before your degree
See the undergraduate module summaries Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0
section for more details. will typically take:
• English for Academic Study 3
• Independent and Collaborative Study
• Reading and Writing 3
• Speaking and Listening 3

Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take:

• English for Academic Study 2 + English for
Academic Study 3
• Independent and Collaborative Study
• Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
• Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
• Study Skills Preparation
 KVI IELTS alternatives: we can accept other tests as proof of English language. Learn more at: kaplanpathways.com/uk/ielts/
*U

Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed high school at the required level.
For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online Degree Finder:
kaplanpathways.com/essex/ug-degrees

Your course length: this is influenced by your English language score that you submit as part of the admissions process. Soon after
your course starts, we’ll check your English and academic level again to make sure you’re on the most suitable study plan, with modules
that best fit your skills and goals.

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1/4 2/4
Undergraduate module summaries Undergraduate module summaries

Anatomy and Physiology
Gain an overview of the major
systems of the human body,
and how these function and
relate to one another.
Applied Psychology
Develop an understanding of
major psychological theories and
key concepts to identify how they
can be used in real-life scenarios.
Biochemistry of
Macromolecules
Discover the biochemistry
of biologically important
macromolecules that are
essential for life.
Biology
Gain an understanding of
biological systems and
organisms, as well as key
laboratory processes.
Chemistry
Gain an understanding of chemical
reactions, fundamental particles
and the periodic table.
Collaborative Project
Practise your investigative,
analytical and collaborative skills
on a project carried out with other
students.
Computer Architecture
Discover the internal structure
of microprocessor-based
computer systems, and develop
knowledge about the operation
of low-level hardware and
software components.
Constitutional Law
Gain an understanding of the UK
constitution and the foundations
of judicial review, as well as an
overview of the key powers and
functions of the three branches
of government.
Contemporary Global Issues
Explore the big issues facing
humanity in the 21st century,
and critically evaluate their
causes and effects.
Contract Law
Build an understanding of the
knowledge and skills required
to identify and draft a legally
enforceable contract, and learn
to identify key issues in real
life scenarios using the law
to solve problems.
Co-operation and Conflict
Explore the basic problems
of conflict and cooperation
in international relations,
and how to analyse topics
in current world affairs.
Criminal Law
Learn about the concepts and
principles of criminal law, and
develop your understanding
of the legal elements of criminal
liability and the major criminal
offences and defences in
England and Wales.
Critical Reading, Writing
and Reasoning for Higher
Education
Enhance your ability to read and
to understand complex ideas
in English, and to compose
convincing written arguments.
Digital Applications
Develop your digital skill set,
helping you use digital tools to
support academic study, including
using and citing digital sources.
Discovering Psychology:
the Science Behind
Human Behaviour
Explore psychological areas such
as: perception, learning, memory,
neuroscience, child development,
language, personality and
social psychology.
Economic Policy
Explore topical economic issues
in the UK and around the world,
and how economics affects
policy development.
Economics
Gain an understanding of
macro- and micro-economics,
and explore current trends and
issues in the field.
English for Academic Purposes
Develop your English to the level
you need for university study,
and to really get involved in
academic discussions.
English for Academic Study 2
Improve your English grammar
and vocabulary in order
to communicate in an
academic environment.
English for Academic Study 3
Expand your knowledge of English
grammar and vocabulary to the
level required for degree study.
Entrepreneurship
Familiarise yourself with
varied concepts of creativity,
entrepreneurship and
innovation, and how to
apply them in business.
Extended Project
Learn how to plan, carry out
and report an extended project.
You can choose a project topic
that matches your degree
and career goals, and
personal interests.
Financial Accounting
Learn about standard accounting
conventions, and the role of
financial accounting within
organisations.
Foundations of Property Law
Explore the fundamental principles
of the law of property, and the
framework within which property
lawyers operate in England
and Wales.
Fundamentals of Artificial
Intelligence
Gain an understanding of the
basic concepts, processes
and uses of AI, as well as design
and implement a variety of
learning systems.
General and Organic Chemistry
Gain an understanding of general
and organic chemistry through
the study of the structure,
properties, and reactions
of organic compounds.
Genetics and Evolution
Learn about DNA, genes,
genetic variation, and heredity
in organisms. Explore the theories
of evolution and natural selection.
Historical Perspectives
Gain an understanding of the
historical context of your chosen
degree area, and skills such
as researching, evaluating
and interpreting sources.
Independent and
Collaborative Study
Work independently and in teams
on an academic task, and practise
applying your subject knowledge
and study skills.
Information Technology
Discover the key concepts of
computer science, including
data representation and
programming languages.
Inorganic and
Physical Chemistry
Learn about key aspects of
inorganic and physical chemistry
that are essential to understand
the function of biological systems.
Intermediate Mathematics
Expand your knowledge
of mathematical concepts
including algebra, geometry,
problem-solving, trigonometry
and vectors.
Introduction to Databases
Have the opportunity to construct
conceptual data models, and
to design and implement a data
model for an information system.
Introduction to
International Relations
Focusing on international
security and international political
economy, you'll learn about state
and non-state actors, the causes
of war, terrorism, human rights,
international institutions, trade,
disaster response and foreign aid.
Introduction to Politics
Gain an understanding of political
research, theory and philosophy,
and explore the origins and
organisation of the state, political
power, political decisions,
ideologies, values, political parties
and democracy.
Introduction to Programming
Develop problem-solving and
analytical skills, combined with
an understanding of fundamental
programming concepts, algorithms
and data structures.
Legal Skills and the
English Legal System
Gain an overview of the English
legal system, including different
forms of dispute resolution,
and develop research and
communication skills to facilitate
your studies.
Logic and Critical Thinking
Explore the concepts, history and
skills relating to logic and critical
thinking, and how they apply in
real-world contexts.

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Undergraduate module summaries
Management Accounting
Find out about the role of financial
management in organisations,
as well as techniques for financial
decision-making.
Management and Organisation
Explore the key theories of
business management, and
learn to evaluate management
practices in context.
Mathematics
Develop your mathematical
skill set in areas such as algebra,
decision maths, probabilities
and statistics.
Mathematics for Computing
Develop an understanding of
the fundamental aspects of
mathematical concepts related
to computing.
Mathematics for Economics
Learn the key mathematical
knowledge and skills needed
to communicate and evaluate
economic concepts.
Microbiology
Discover the key concepts of
infectious diseases through the
study of microbes and viruses.
Molecular Cell Biology
Gain an understanding of the cell,
the basic structural, functional,
and biological unit of all known
organisms. Explore cell biology
through both practical and
theoretical methods.
Object Oriented Programming
Learn the fundamental principles
of object-oriented programming
using the C++ language.
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People, Culture and Society
Learn about the history, theories
and issues that relate to human
culture and society around
the world.
Physics
Gain an understanding of
astrophysics, electromagnetism,
mechanics and thermodynamics.
Preparatory Mathematics
Develop your numeracy skills,
including algebra, geometry
and graphs.
Preparatory Science
Gain an introduction to core
scientific knowledge, and
subject-specific language
required to study the sciences.
Preparatory Statistics
Build on your knowledge of using
statistics, including the use of
data to illustrate facts and
support theories.
Principles of Marketing
Gain an insight into the key
principles of modern marketing,
and its role in business and
commercial competition.
Quantitative Methods
and Finance
Enhance your understanding of
mathematics and quantitative
techniques, and how to apply
them to accounting, finance
and management.
Quantitative Methods
for Life Sciences
Develop a comprehensive
statistical and mathematical skill
set including the use of, unique
to Life Sciences, IT programmes.
3/4
Reading and Writing 2
Develop your English reading
and writing so that you can
understand and articulate ideas
and reasoning.
Reading and Writing 3
Develop your English reading and
writing skills to a sufficient level to
communicate complex ideas.
Research Methods
in Psychology
Enhance understanding of
qualitative and quantitative
research as well as statistical
methods to enable a researcher
to select the correct methods to
undertake effective research in the
field of Psychology.
Scientific Reasoning and
Comparative Political Analysis
Gain an overview of the basics
of philosophy and empirical
social science, as well as an the
basic approaches of comparative
analysis in political sciences.
Speaking and Listening 2
Practise listening and speaking so
that you are better prepared for
academic debate and discussion.
Speaking and Listening 3
Improve your ability to listen and
speak in English, allowing you to
fully engage with academic topics.
Statistics
Learn basic algebra, as well as the
skills needed to analyse and apply
statistics in a range of ways.
University of Essex International College
Undergraduate module summaries
Statistics for Psychologists
Gain an overview of psychological
research through the use of
statistical tests and inferential
statistics and be able to analyse
and interpret information using
statistical techniques as well as
descriptive statistics.
Study Skills Preparation
Gain an introduction to the wide
range of skills and strategies you’ll
need to succeed at university,
such as research methods and
using and citing sources.
Transferable Skills
in Life Sciences
Gain valuable skills on
presentations, academic writing,
critical thinking, and data
presentation which are essential
across all Life Sciences.
Truth, Justice and the Nature
of Politics and Power
Explore concepts of truth, justice,
democracy, empire, morality, the
fair distribution of resources,
labour, gender, liberalism,
republicanism and the meaning of
mass society.
UK Society and Culture
Learn more about the culture
and society of the UK, and how it
differs from others.
Web Development
Create a high-quality website,
incorporating developed
web-based content using a web
IDE and content management
system.
Online internship
You'll take an online work
placement in the UK as
your final term if you study
a pathway course with
integrated internship.
The internship is offered
in partnership with Virtual
Internships, a leading
education company in the
field. This gives you the
chance to gain valuable work
experience at one of 3,500+
companies around the world.
You will be assigned one
of 18 career fields on your
internship, based on your
chosen progression degree.
This will all help you develop
important skills, practise your
English and give you some
great experience to add to
your CV.
Find out more at:
kaplanpathways.com/
internship
4/4
Personal development
activities (all courses)
Culture and activities
We’ll help you have a
hugely beneficial cultural
and social experience,
and encourage you to
explore different activities,
sports, crafts and more.
You might learn about
local history and culture,
or develop your wider
subject knowledge and
understanding of
related industries.
Employability and
digital skills
Outside of your academic
learning, you’ll also be
taught skills that will be
useful at university and
later in life. You’ll receive
help in making the most of
your creativity, improving
your communication and
developing your digital skills.
We’ll also help you build
a CV, portfolio and online
profile to empower you after
you graduate.
Social networking
Forming a strong social
network can be very
beneficial, even if it’s just
to discuss and debate ideas.
Not only will you get to
know your classmates, you’ll
also have opportunities to
join professional bodies,
and network with students
and industry professionals:
something that can be really
helpful when you go on
to start your career.
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Choose your postgraduate degree

Available degree options may change over time, so visit our online Degree Finder
University of Essex International College for the most up-to-date list: kaplanpathways.com/essex/pg-degrees

Postgraduate course information

Choose your postgraduate degree 31 Key:
Hu: Pre-Master's for Humanities
Internships: all pathway course subjects have the option
Pre-Master’s Sc: Pre-Master's for Science and Health of an integrated virtual internship as an extra final term
Humanities 34 So: Pre-Master's for Social Sciences in the UK. This finishes in time for you to still start your
university degree on schedule.
Science and Health 36
Your internship gives you the chance to gain valuable
Social Sciences 38 work experience and career skills, even before you
progress to university.
Postgraduate module summaries 40

Art and Design MSc Computer Games Sc

MA Curating Hu MSc Computer Networks and Security Sc
MA Heritage and Museum Studies Hu MSc Data Science Sc
MSc Intelligent Systems and Robotics Sc
Business and Finance
MSc Accounting So Education
MSc Accounting and Finance So MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
So
MSc Accounting and Financial Management So (TESOL)
MSc Banking and Finance So
MSc Business Analytics1 So Engineering
Your path to university: MSc Data Science with Professional Placement2 Sc MSc Artificial Intelligence and its Applications Sc
MSc Economics with Data Analytics So MSc Electronic Engineering Sc
MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation1 So
MSc Finance So Hospitality and Tourism
Postgraduate degree MSc Finance and Data Analytics So MA Curating with Professional Placement2 Hu
Pre-Master’s 1 year Graduate MSc Finance and Global Trading So MSc International Hospitality Management Hu
at University of Essex MSc Finance and Investment So
at University of Essex with a University of Essex degree
International College MSc Finance and Management So Law
International College
MSc Financial Engineering and Risk Management So LLM Corporate Responsibility Hu
MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science) Sc LLM International Commercial and Business Law Hu
MSc Financial Technology (Economics) So LLM International Commercial and Business Law with
MSc Financial Technology (Finance) So Hu
Professional Placement2
MSc Global Project Management1 So LLM International Law Hu
MSc Human Resource Management So LLM International Trade and Maritime Law Hu
MSc International Accounting and Banking So LLM International Trade Law Hu
MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship1 So LLM International Trade Law with Professional Placement2 Hu
MSc International Logistics and Supply Chain LLM Maritime Law Hu
So
Management1 MA Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security So
MSc International Marketing and Entrepreneurship1 So
MSc Management So Marketing and Media
MSc Management (International) So MA Advertising, Marketing and the Media So
MSc Management (Marketing) So MA Creative Writing Hu
MBA Master of Business Administration So MA Film and Literature Hu
MBM Master of Business Management1 So MA Film Studies Hu
MSc Money and Banking So MSc Marketing So
MSc Organisational Change Management So MA Scriptwriting (Theatre and Digital Media) Hu
MSc Quantitative International Development So MSc Applied Data Science Sc
Computing Mathematics
MSc 5G and Emerging Communication Systems Sc MSc Applied Data Science Sc
MSc Advanced Computer Science Sc MSc Data Science and its Applications Sc
MSc Big Data and Text Analytics Sc
MSc Computer Engineering Sc

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 MSc Mathematics
MSc Mathematics and Finance
Sc
Sc
MSc Political Economy
MA Political Science
So
So Notes
MSc Optimisation and Data Analytics Sc MSc Political Science So
MSc Statistics Sc MA Political Theory So
MA Politics So
Science and Health MSc Politics, Communications and Data Analytics So
MSc Actuarial Science Sc MA Psychoanalytic Studies So
MSc Artificial Intelligence Sc MA Psycholinguistics So
MSc Biotechnology Sc MSc Psychology Sc
MSc Health Genomics Sc MA Public Opinion and Political Behaviour So
MSc Leadership in Health and Care Sc MSc Public Opinion and Political Behaviour So
MSc Molecular Medicine Sc MA Sociological Research Methods So
MSc Tropical Marine Biology Sc MA Sociology So
MA Sociology and Criminology So
Social Science and Humanities MSc Survey Methods for Social Research So
MSc Applied Economics and Data Analysis So MA Translation and Professional Practice So
MA Applied Linguistics So MA Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling So
MA Art History and Theory Hu MA United States Politics So
MA Audiovisual and Literary Translation So MA War, Culture and Society Hu
MSc Behavioural and Experimental Economics So MA Wild Writing: Literature, Landscape and the
Hu
MA Childhood Studies So Environment
MA Conflict Resolution So
MSc Conflict Resolution So
MA Criminology So
MSc Criminology and Socio-Legal Research So
MA Economics So
MSc Economics So
MSc Economics and Econometrics So
MA Economics with Public Policy So
MA English Language and Linguistics So
MA Environment, Society and Culture Hu
MA Environmental Futures with Climate Change So
MSc Environmental Futures with Climate Change So
MSc Financial and Business Economics So
MSc Financial Econometrics So
MA Financial Economics So
MSc Financial Economics So
MSc Financial Economics and Accounting So
MSc Financial Economics and Econometrics So
MA Global and Comparative Politics So
MSc Global and Comparative Politics So
MA History Hu
MA History, Power and Identity Hu
MA Ideology and Discourse Analysis So
MA International Economics So
MSc International Economics So
MA International Relations So
MSc International Relations So
MA Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies So
MA Linguistic Studies So
MA Linguistics So
MA Literature Hu
MA Literature and Creative Writing Hu
MA Management and Organisational Dynamics So
MA Management Economics So
MSc Management Economics So
MA Migration Studies So
MSc Migration Studies So
MA Modern and Contemporary Literature Hu
MSc Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security So
MA Philosophy Hu
MA Political Economy So

Footnotes:
1: This course is taught on the University of Essex's Southend campus.
2: 2 year degree course

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 University of Essex International College University of Essex International College

Pre-Master’s 1/2 Pre-Master’s 2/2

for Humanities for Humanities

Minimum English level: Course Course

UKVI IELTS score* length
> Your Pre-Master’s options for degree entry in October 2024
5.5 overall with no less
2 terms
than 5.0 in any skill
5.0 overall with no less
than 5.0 in any skill
2.5 terms
5.0 overall with no less
3 terms
than 4.5 in any skill
> Your Pre-Master’s options for degree entry in October 2025
5.0 overall with no less
than 5.0 in any skill
2.5 terms
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.5 in any skill
3 terms
4.5 overall with no less
3.5 terms
than 4.5 in any skill
4.5 overall with no less
4 terms
than 4.0 in any skill
Course start > Course end
tuition
September 2023 > May 2024
£20,100 January 2024 > August 2024
February 2024 > August 2024
October 2023 > August 2024
£22,920
January 2024 > August 2024
£22,920 September 2023 > August 2024
£22,920 July 2024 > May 2025
£22,920 June 2024 > May 2025
April 2024 > May 2025
£26,740
July 2024 > August 2025
February 2024 > May 2025
£29,620
June 2024 > August 2025
Add ons Extra support Common modules taken by all students: Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms, you will
• English for Academic Purposes also take Extended English and Skills modules before
• Research Project the modules to the left.
i
You will also take 2 of the following modules
that fit your degree and career goals†: Students with UKVI IELTS 5.0 will typically take
• Advanced Social Science these additional modules as part of a 2.5 or
0.5 terms of • Philosophy, History and Culture 3-term course:
Extended English • Project Management • English for Academic Study 3
and Skills modules
• UK Society and Culture (Advanced) • Independent and Collaborative Study
1 term of • Reading and Writing 3
Extended English
• Speaking and Listening 3
and Skills modules
Personal development activities: during your
course, you’ll also have activities to build practical,
0.5 terms of digital and employability skills. Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 will typically take
i Extended English
Learn more about modules: you’ll find module these additional modules as part of a 3.5 or
and Skills modules
summaries later in this booklet. 4-term course:
1 term of
• English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic
i Extended English
and Skills modules Study 3
• Independent and Collaborative Study
i 1.5 terms of
Extended English • Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
and Skills modules
i Optional integrated online internship
• Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
For selected course options and just a small extra
i 2 terms of • Study Skills Preparation
fee (maximum £1350), you can take an internship
Extended English
as an additional final term. It’s a great way to:
and Skills modules
• apply and further develop your English
language skills in a professional setting
• build real-world experience related to your
degree subject at university
• gain additional career skills and experience and
boost your CV before your degree
See the postgraduate module summaries section
for more details.

 KVI IELTS alternatives: we can accept other tests as proof of English language. Learn more at: kaplanpathways.com/uk/ielts/
*U

Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed at least 3 years of higher education
in a suitable subject. For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online
Degree Finder: kaplanpathways.com/essex/pg-degrees

Your course length: this is influenced by your English language score that you submit as part of the admissions process. Soon after
your course starts, we’ll check your English and academic level again to make sure you’re on the most suitable study plan, with modules †F
 or some degrees, the University will require you to take particular modules. Details are on the online Degree Finder
that best fit your skills and goals. and will be in your offer letter.

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 University of Essex International College University of Essex International College

Pre-Master’s 1/2 Pre-Master’s 2/2

for Science and Health for Science and Health

Minimum English level: Course Course

UKVI IELTS score* length
> Your Pre-Master’s options for degree entry in October 2024
5.5 overall with no less
2 terms
than 5.0 in any skill
5.0 overall with no less
2.5 terms
than 5.0 in any skill
5.0 overall with no less
3 terms
than 4.5 in any skill
> Your Pre-Master’s options for degree entry in October 2025
5.0 overall with no less
than 5.0 in any skill
2.5 terms
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.5 in any skill
3 terms
4.5 overall with no less
3.5 terms
than 4.5 in any skill
4.5 overall with no less
4 terms
than 4.0 in any skill
Course start > Course end
tuition
September 2023 > May 2024
£20,500
January 2024 > August 2024
£23,205 October 2023 > August 2024
£23,205 September 2023 > August 2024
£23,205 July 2024 > May 2025
£23,205 June 2024 > May 2025
April 2024 > May 2025
£27,075
July 2024 > August 2025
February 2024 > May 2025
£29,900
June 2024 > August 2025
Add ons Extra support Common modules taken by all students: Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms, you will
• English for Academic Purposes also take Extended English and Skills modules before
• Research Project the modules to the left.
i
You will also take 2 of the following modules
that fit your degree and career goals†: Students with UKVI IELTS 5.0 will typically take
0.5 terms of Extended • Advanced Mathematics and Statistics these additional modules as part of a 2.5 or
English and
Skills modules • Advanced Social Science 3-term course:
• Engineering, Science and Society • English for Academic Study 3
1 term of Extended
• Project Management • Independent and Collaborative Study
English and
Skills modules • Reading and Writing 3
• Speaking and Listening 3
Personal development activities: during your
0.5 terms of Extended course, you’ll also have activities to build practical,
i English and
digital and employability skills.
Skills modules Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 will typically take
Learn more about modules: you’ll find module these additional modules as part of a 3.5 or
1 term of Extended
summaries later in this booklet.
i English and 4-term course:
Skills modules • English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic
i 1.5 terms of Study 3
Extended English • Independent and Collaborative Study
and Skills modules
i Optional integrated online internship • Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
i 2 terms of
For selected course options and just a small extra • Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
Extended English
fee (maximum £1350), you can take an internship • Study Skills Preparation
and Skills modules
as an additional final term. It’s a great way to:
• apply and further develop your English
language skills in a professional setting
• build real-world experience related to your
degree subject at university
• gain additional career skills and experience and
boost your CV before your degree
See the postgraduate module summaries section
for more details.

 KVI IELTS alternatives: we can accept other tests as proof of English language. Learn more at: kaplanpathways.com/uk/ielts/
*U

Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed at least 3 years of higher education
in a suitable subject. For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online
Degree Finder: kaplanpathways.com/essex/pg-degrees

Your course length: this is influenced by your English language score that you submit as part of the admissions process. Soon after
your course starts, we’ll check your English and academic level again to make sure you’re on the most suitable study plan, with modules †F
 or some degrees, the University will require you to take particular modules. Details are on the online Degree Finder
that best fit your skills and goals. and will be in your offer letter.

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 University of Essex International College University of Essex International College

Pre-Master’s 1/2 Pre-Master’s 2/2

for Social Sciences for Social Sciences

Minimum English level: Course Course

UKVI IELTS score* length
> Your Pre-Master’s options for degree entry in October 2024
5.5 overall with no less
2 terms
than 5.0 in any skill
5.0 overall with no less
than 5.0 in any skill
2.5 terms
5.0 overall with no less
3 terms
than 4.5 in any skill
Course start > Course end
tuition
September 2023 > May 2024
£20,100 January 2024 > August 2024
February 2024 > August 2024
October 2023 > August 2024
£22,920
January 2024 > August 2024
£22,920 September 2023 > August 2024
Add ons Extra support Common modules taken by all students: Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms, you will
• English for Academic Purposes also take Extended English and Skills modules before
• Research Project the modules to the left.
i
You will also take 2 of the following modules
that fit your degree and career goals†: Students with UKVI IELTS 5.0 will typically take
• Advanced Mathematics and Statistics these additional modules as part of a 2.5 or
0.5 terms of Extended • Advanced Social Sciences 3-term course:
English and • Project Management • English for Academic Study 3
Skills modules
• Strategic Management • Independent and Collaborative Study
1 term of Extended • UK Society and Culture (Advanced) • Reading and Writing 3
English and
• Speaking and Listening 3
Skills modules

> Your Pre-Master’s options for degree entry in October 2025

5.0 overall with no less
than 5.0 in any skill
2.5 terms
5.0 overall with no less
than 4.5 in any skill
3 terms
4.5 overall with no less
3.5 terms
than 4.5 in any skill
4.5 overall with no less
4 terms
than 4.0 in any skill
£22,920 July 2024 > May 2025
£22,920 June 2024 > May 2025
April 2024 > May 2025
£26,740
July 2024 > August 2025
February 2024 > May 2025
£29,620
June 2024 > August 2025
0.5 terms of Extended
i English and
Skills modules
1 term of Extended
i English and
Skills modules
i 1.5 terms of
Extended English
and Skills modules
i 2 terms of
Extended English
and Skills modules
Personal development activities: during your
course, you’ll also have activities to build practical, Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 will typically take
these additional modules as part of a 3.5 or
digital and employability skills.
Learn more about modules: you’ll find module 4-term course:
summaries later in this booklet. • English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic
Study 3
• Independent and Collaborative Study
• Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
• Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
i Optional integrated online internship • Study Skills Preparation
For selected course options and just a small extra
fee (maximum £1350), you can take an internship
as an additional final term. It’s a great way to:
• apply and further develop your English
language skills in a professional setting
• build real-world experience related to your
degree subject at university
• gain additional career skills and experience and
boost your CV before your degree
See the postgraduate module summaries section
for more details.

 KVI IELTS alternatives: we can accept other tests as proof of English language. Learn more at: kaplanpathways.com/uk/ielts/
*U

Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed at least 3 years of higher education
in a suitable subject. For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online
Degree Finder: kaplanpathways.com/essex/pg-degrees

Your course length: this is influenced by your English language score that you submit as part of the admissions process. Soon after
your course starts, we’ll check your English and academic level again to make sure you’re on the most suitable study plan, with modules †F
 or some degrees, the University will require you to take particular modules. Details are on the online Degree Finder
that best fit your skills and goals. and will be in your offer letter.

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Postgraduate module summaries
Advanced Mathematics
and Statistics
Develop a comprehensive
mathematical skill set, including
the analytical skills required for
postgraduate study.
Advanced Social Science
Learn about the key theories in
social sciences, and their relation
to methodologies in the field.
Engineering, Science
and Society
Gain an awareness of ethical
issues and debates surrounding
research and innovation in
the sciences.
English for Academic Purposes
Develop your English to the level
you need for university study,
and to really get involved in
academic discussions.
English for Academic Study 2
Improve your English grammar
and vocabulary in order to
communicate in an academic
environment.
English for Academic Study 3
Expand your knowledge of English
grammar and vocabulary to the
level required for degree study.
Independent and
Collaborative Study
Work independently and in teams
on an academic task, and practise
applying your subject knowledge
and study skills.
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Philosophy, History
and Culture
Explore Western philosophy and
its history, and analyse events and
developments in your degree area
in a historical and cultural context.
Project Management
Gain key skills in project
management, and apply your
knowledge to a project.
Reading and Writing 2
Develop your English reading
and writing so that you can
understand and articulate ideas
and reasoning.
Reading and Writing 3
Develop your English reading and
writing skills to a sufficient level to
communicate complex ideas.
Research Project
Plan, execute and report a
comprehensive research project.
You can choose a research topic
based on your degree and career
goals, and personal interests.
Speaking and Listening 2
Practise listening and speaking so
that you are better prepared for
academic debate and discussion.
Speaking and Listening 3
Improve your ability to listen and
speak in English, allowing you to
fully engage with academic topics.
Strategic Management
Explore key concepts of strategic
management, and evaluate
their impact on businesses
and their operations.
University of Essex International College
1/2
Postgraduate module summaries
Study Skills Preparation
Online internship
Gain an introduction to the wide
While you're at the College
range of skills and strategies you’ll
need to succeed at university, in the UK, you'll take an
such as research methods and online work placement as
using and citing sources. your final term if you choose
a pathway course with
UK Society and Culture integrated internship.
(Advanced) The internship is offered
Learn more about a range in partnership with Virtual
of aspects of British culture, Internships, a leading
as well as British cultural and education company in the
social institutions. field. This gives you the
chance to gain valuable work
experience at one of 3,500+
companies around the world.
You will choose one of
18 career fields on your
internship, based on your
chosen progression degree.
This will all help you develop
important skills, practise your
English and give you some
great experience to add to
your CV.
Find out more at:
kaplanpathways.com/
internship
2/2
Personal development
activities (all courses)
Culture and activities
We’ll help you have a
hugely beneficial cultural
and social experience,
and encourage you to
explore different activities,
sports, crafts and more.
You might learn about
local history and culture,
or develop your wider
subject knowledge and
understanding of
related industries.
Employability and
digital skills
Outside of your academic
learning, you’ll also be
taught skills that will be
useful at university and
later in life. You’ll receive
help in making the most of
your creativity, improving
your communication and
developing your digital skills.
We’ll also help you build
a CV, portfolio and online
profile to empower you after
you graduate.
Social networking
Forming a strong social
network can be very
beneficial, even if it’s just
to discuss and debate ideas.
Not only will you get to
know your classmates, you’ll
also have opportunities to
join professional bodies,
and network with students
and industry professionals:
something that can be really
helpful when you go on
to start your career.
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University of Essex International College

Pre-Sessional courses
If you meet the academic entry requirements for an undergraduate or
postgraduate degree at the University of Essex, but need to improve your
English language level to be accepted, you can take a Pre-Sessional course.
You can also take a Pre-Sessional course if you have an unconditional offer,
but just want a little extra preparation before you start your degree.
These courses are for degree entry in October 2023 or January 2024.

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Pre-Sessional module summaries 46

Your path to university:

Pre-Sessional course Undergraduate or

at the University of Essex postgraduate degree Graduate
International College on-campus at the with a University of Essex degree
(on-campus or online) University of Essex

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Pre-Sessional course options Pre-Sessional course options

Conditional offer holders Pre-Sessional English Language

Pre-Sessional English All students will take the following
This course will focus on enhancing your English language level, preparing you for undergraduate and comprehensive module:
postgraduate degree studies. You will develop your English grammar and vocabulary, and gain further reading, • English for Academic Purposes
writing, speaking and listening skills.

Pre-Sessional English Language with Study Skills

> Your Pre-Sessional course options for degree entry in October 2023 All students will take the following modules:
Required IELTS
• English for Academic Purposes
Course length Course tuition Course start > Course end • Independent Project
improvement*

0.5 5 weeks (on-campus) £2,155† August 2023 > September 2023

Academic Skills Preparation Programme
1.0 10 weeks (on-campus) £4,310† June 2023 > September 2023
All students will take the following modules:
1.5 15 weeks (on-campus) £6,465† May 2023 > September 2023 • Academic Study Skills
• Introduction to British Culture and Society
> Your Pre-Sessional course options for degree entry in January 2024
• Personal Development and Employability
0.5 5 weeks (online) £2,155† October 2023 > December 2023

1.0 10 weeks (online) £4,310 †

September 2023 > December 2023 Students on a 15 or 20-week course will also take:
• English for Academic Study: Grammar and
Vocabulary
• English for Academic Study: Reading and Writing
Pre-Sessional English Language with Study Skills
• English for Academic Study: Speaking and Listening
This course will provide you with training in the academic use of English, as well as important study skills
to prepare you for degree-level study. The course will cover reading, writing, listening and speaking,
empowering you to fully engage with university life and academic study.

> Your Pre-Sessional course options for degree entry in October 2023

Required IELTS
Course length Course tuition Course start > Course end
improvement*

0.5 10 weeks (on-campus) £4,310† June 2023 > September 2023

1.0 15 weeks (on-campus) £6,465 †

May 2023 > September 2023

1.5 20 weeks (on-campus) £8,620† April 2023 > September 2023

*UKVI IELTS alternatives: we can accept other tests as proof of English language for entry to these Pre-Sessional English courses.
Learn more at: kaplanpathways.com/uk/ielts/

Unconditional offer holders

Academic Skills Preparation Programme
If you hold an unconditional offer for a bachelor’s or master’s degree at Essex, an Academic Skills Preparation
Programme can help you feel more confident about studying at university.

> Your Pre-Sessional course options for degree entry in October 2023
Course length and delivery Course tuition Course start Course start > Course end

4 weeks (on-campus) £880 August 2023 August 2023 > September 2023

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Pre-Sessional module summaries
Academic Study Skills
This module develops your
academic skills through an
extended project proposal. It
introduces academic conventions,
key concepts such as paraphrasing,
referencing and academic integrity.
It also provides you with the
opportunity to design, produce
and present an extended research
proposal in your field of study.
English for Academic Purposes
This module develops your
speaking, listening, reading and
writing. It prepares you for your
end of course exam, as well as
introducing key language for
studying at university.
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English for Academic Study:
Grammar and Vocabulary
This module develops your
grammar and vocabulary,
focusing on how to use this
language when speaking,
listening, reading and writing.
English for Academic Study:
Reading and Writing
This module develops your
reading and writing skills,
and looks at the basics of
academic style.
English for Academic Study:
Speaking and Listening
This module develops your
speaking and listening skills,
focusing on academic contexts
including seminar discussions
and lectures.
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Independent Project
This module introduces a range of
research and study skills, including
planning, drafting and presenting.
It also gives you an opportunity
to do a short research project on
a subject you find interesting.
Introduction to British Culture
and Society
This module introduces key
concepts in British society and
culture. It also focuses on the UK
higher education system to help
you adapt to adapt to living and
studying in the UK.
Personal Development
and Employability
This module helps you develop
your study skills and be more
successful learners by looking
at different learning techniques
and reflecting on what works well
for you. It also introduces key
employability skills such as writing
CVs and answering.
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If you are unable to come to the UK
to study, you can take a degree
preparation course online from your
home country, before progressing
to an in-person degree at your
chosen university in the UK.
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