University of Essex Prospectus 2012

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Shortly after graduating, Zarine started her career as an executive assistant for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

I chose to study at the University of Essex as the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities

had a fantastic reputation, doubled with the world-renowned Human Rights Centre. I was able to study the two areas I am extremely passionate about and could not have chosen a better course or university!

Zarine Russell, BA Latin American Studies with Human Rights ’09, Bourne, Lincolnshire

I found settling into the University really easy. Living in the Towers was a brilliant start to my first year, being able to meet so many new people. I immersed myself quickly into student life, getting involved with volunteering activities, as well as working in Top Bar on the Colchester Campus.

Graduate profile

Latin American Politics deals with the search for progress and governability in the region which has led many countries to explore a vast array of different economic and political experiments.

Anthropology of Latin America focuses on issues of representation, identity and political mobilisation through the study of areas like: gender relations; race and identity; images of indegeniety and colour; sexualities; and tourism.

Latin American Art and Architecture covers the period from the Spanish Conquest to the present day and focuses on two main areas: the sixteenth century and the encounter between Spanish and Native American cultures, and art in Latin American countries since Independence.

How will I be assessed? Assessment in the first, second and final years is by coursework and end-of-year examinations. Your study abroad is

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The flexibility of my course was fantastic. I was able to pick modules across many disciplines including modern languages,

politics, sociology, history, literature, law and human rights. Although challenging, my course provided a unique way to study across many fields, and helped me acquire so many transferable skills.

The best part of my course was spending my year abroad in Bogotá, Columbia, where I studied at the Universidad de Los Andes. It was an amazing experience, which enabled me to improve my Spanish. All these factors helped secure my current career, as language skills are required for my postings in embassies overseas.

The support and guidance that was provided throughout my course was brilliant. Being part of a small Centre, we all benefited from the attention and help of the staff. All in all, my time at Essex can be described simply as challenging, life changing and worth every minute. It was the best time of my life!

assessed by coursework and examinations, and your internships are assessed through a portfolio.

What can I go on to do

with my degree? Graduates in Latin American studies will be equipped to undertake a broad range of careers in areas which might include international development organisations, banking, branches of the Civil Service, journalism, tourism and non-governmental agencies, as well as various other professions.

Students with language skills and the experience of living in Latin America should prove attractive candidates in all careers appealing for graduates from programmes in the human sciences.

Recent graduates have found careers in journalism, the BBC, human rights organisations, development NGOs, teaching and law.

María Freire, América del Sur, UECLAA

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