BA Global Studies and Latin American Studies (including Placement Year)
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What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 35%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 40%
- London: 30%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 55%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 35%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Global Studies and Latin American Studies (including Placement Year) at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Global Studies and Latin American Studies (including Placement Year) at University of Essex do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Global Studies and Latin American Studies (including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Global Studies and Latin American Studies (including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Does BA Global Studies and Latin American Studies (including Placement Year) at University of Essex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BA Global Studies and Latin American Studies (including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.