BSc Philosophy and Economics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Combine two historically interlinked disciplines and develop a broad set of analytical, conceptual and practical skills on this joint honours degree. Economics at Bristol is taught in a technically rigorous way. You will build strong analytical and quantitative foundations through mandatory units in microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics, statistics and econometrics: the statistical methods economists use to analyse data and estimate economic models.

What you will study

In the first two years, you will establish strong foundations across both disciplines. Mandatory units in macroeconomics, microeconomics, mathematics, statistics, the economy and applied quantitative research provide the analytical core of your economics training. Philosophy units develop your understanding of key philosophical concepts and introduce you to logical reasoning, critical thinking, realism and normativity.

Career pathways

Philosophers are highly employable. A wide range of employers value analytical skills, such as flexibility of thought and the capacity for developing coherent and compelling arguments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: AAA including Mathematics. A-level contextual offer: ABB including Mathematics. BTEC: DDD in any Applied General. IB Diploma: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA including Mathematics, and Higher: AAAAB. GCSE: No specific subjects required. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 7.0 in reading and listening,and no score below 6.0 (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code VL54).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,500 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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