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School of Social Sciences

A volunteer/work placement with an external organisation over two terms. The prison system, the experience of imprisonment and penal policy and practice in the UK. You can also organise your degree studies around a subject pathway preference from any of those on offer. This way, you can specialise in a particular subject stream, and will have this as a named component of your final degree award. This cross-disciplinary degree course aims to develop your ability to think in different ways and acquire valuable intellectual skills, preparing you for working in an ever-changing, knowledge-based economy. This course is advanced entry only to Year 3 or Year 4 depending on your previous qualifications.

With a diverse range of globally recognised courses, we’ll help you to be the difference in your chosen career. From sociology to education, all of our social science courses are taught by lecturers who are experts in their fields. … Read More

Medicine, Health and Life Sciences

Assessment is through written examination, presentations, coursework and Objective Structured Clinical Examination , as well as the dissertation and viva voce examination. We’re the largest provider of health, social care and education courses in the East of England and are proud to train the doctors in Essex’s first School of Medicine. Learn in facilities which mirror real-life clinical situations, and graduate with the skills to impact people’s lives. There are no compulsory elements of this course that entail additional costs beyond fees and living costs. However, as part of your course requirements, you may need to choose a dissertation, a project or a thesis topic. Please note that, depending on your choice of topic and the research required to complete it, you may incur additional expenses, such as travel expenses, research expenses, and field trips.

We strive for excellence and contribute enthusiastically to the University’s priorities. As a graduate of … Read More