BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and History at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

Our BA Politics, Philosophy and History (PPH) gives you the opportunity to gain a strong foundation in the study of political systems, philosophical thought and historical knowledge. It offers you an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to understanding the historical and contemporary world.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout this course you will gain valuable interdisciplinary knowledge in all three subjects, to help provide you with a competitive advantage in a wide range of careers. In the first year, you will take core modules in all three disciplines to gain a strong foundation in each, along with an option module of your choice. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Year 3: either three Level 6 options and a dissertation, or four Level 6 options, You are expected to take equal amounts of credits across all three subjects., Level 6: 30 credits' worth of options in each of Politics, Philosophy and History.

Career pathways

Graduates can pursue career paths in local and national government, think tanks, policy work, research, museums and cultural organisations, or journalism. Possible professions include: diplomatic service operational officer, civil service fast-streamer, charity officer, newspaper journalist.

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Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: 3 years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Alternative entry routes: 3 years full-time or 4 years part-time: Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 15 credits achieved at Merit or Distinction in humanities or social science units. Students who have completed Birkbeck's Certificate of Higher Education in Politics and International Studies may be given entry to the second year of the degree. 3 years full-time: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - DMM English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code LV25 (Three years full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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