Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies. This four-year Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons) program combines the interdisciplinary study of curating, heritage, and human rights with the enriching experience of a year spent studying abroad at a partner institution. Over three academic years, the curriculum will likely explore the principles of collection management, exhibition development, and heritage preservation alongside the study of human rights issues and social justice. The year abroad provides a global perspective on the intersection of culture, heritage, and human rights within curatorial and heritage practices, and enhances intercultural skills, potentially benefiting careers with international aspects in museums, galleries, heritage organizations, or human rights bodies.

Career options in museums and galleries (particularly those dealing with international collections or human rights issues), heritage organizations with international collaborations or advocacy work, human rights organizations with cultural programs or international outreach, archives related to international human rights, and potentially in policy roles, education, journalism, or activism with an international focus on culture, heritage, and human rights. The year abroad enhances adaptability, communication skills, and provides a broader perspective valuable in diverse professional settings.

The University of Essex offers a forward-thinking environment and a diverse international community within its Faculty of Humanities, which includes the School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies, known for its research excellence in the social sciences and humanities. The university's location offers a balance of being close to beautiful countryside while also being only an hour away from London by train, potentially providing access to both a focused academic environment and opportunities within London's international cultural, heritage, and human rights sectors. The inclusion of a year abroad provides a unique opportunity for personal and academic growth in an international setting.