BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics, Ethics at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Philosophy is concerned with understanding and evaluating the world. Students on our degree examine today’s global challenges, from climate change, war and AI, to inequality, racism and colonialism. Taught by experts and learning in small seminar groups, you will investigate the assumptions, beliefs and values that shape human behaviour and societies, gaining a critical understanding of the political and ethical issues facing our increasingly interconnected and divided world.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Science | Department: Politics | Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will be taught in small, participatory seminar groups to foster skills in oral presentation, debating and listening. Every seminar is supported by a preceding lecture. Your academic work will be supported by workshops that develop your academic and independent research skills. Modules include Politics in Practice, Philosophical Inquiry, Political Ideas, Global Ethics, Tools for Critical Thinking, Freedom and Truth in Crisis, Core modules, Self and Society, Morality, Politics and the Good Life, Politics-History-Ideology.

Career pathways

This degree also opens up a range of postgraduate study options. At Brighton, for example, you could progress on to: Beyond your course, our Careers and Employability team are here to support you as you discover (and rediscover) your strengths and what matters to you.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels ABB–BCC. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. International Baccalaureate 27 points, with three subjects at Higher level. UCAS tariff 104–128 points. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. Humanities, history or politics courses preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3. T-level Merit in any T-level. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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