BA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics at Swansea University

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics at Singleton Park Campus exploring fundamental questions about freedom, democracy, the self and how to live well, alongside political methods and institutions. Students also develop research, critical thinking and communication skills.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Department: Politics, Philosophy and International Relations | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a year abroad or year in industry) | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Interpreting Politics: The Faces and Uses of Power, Being a Social Scientist, Freedom, Justice and Equality, Critical Reasoning, Living Well and Doing Good: An Introduction to Ethics, Fundamental Issues in Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind, Plato's Republic, Global Justice and Human Rights and Contemporary Moral Controversies.

Career pathways

Graduates progress to further study and graduate employment in business, education, government and politics, humanitarian organisations, law and public services, and media and public relations.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer BBB-BCC at A level; BTEC DDM-DMM; UK Access in Humanities or Social Sciences with a minimum of 21 Distinctions and 24 Merits at level 3; T Levels Merit; mixed qualifications 120 UCAS tariff points from the three highest qualifications; International Baccalaureate 32 points.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee for the first year of study. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a year abroad or year in industry)

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