BA/BSc (Hons) Philosophy and Ethics and Psychology at Bath Spa University

Programme overview

Our combined Philosophy and Ethics and Psychology degree has been designed to equip you with specialist subject knowledge alongside practical and professional skills. You'll contribute to answering society's key questions and challenges while preparing for a career in a variety of fields including education, teaching, health, civil service, social work and journalism.

Faculty: School of Education and Humanities, School of Sciences | Duration: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available. | Study mode: full-time; part-time; optional professional placement year (sandwich) | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll begin by exploring the main areas of psychological science and developing your skills in philosophical thinking. The curriculum is broad, and allows you to ask questions, challenge your own assumptions, interrogate evidence, data and opinions. You'll also be introduced to research and data analysis skills.

Career pathways

As this is a combined course, it's an ideal foundation for a wide variety of career paths. BPS accreditation allows graduates to work towards becoming professional Psychologists, but our graduates have pursued careers in: - Education and teaching - Counselling - The police service - Health administration - Social work - Journalism - Management - Sales and advertising - Human resources Some of our graduates have gone on to postgraduate education at Master's and PhD levels.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required.; BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required.; T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required.; International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required.; Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required.; English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, UK full time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,170 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, International full time Source

Duration: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available

Apply through the official page: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/Connectors/Paperless/MOD/PEAPS_D

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