BA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

Philosophy and politics explore how power works and how societies could and should be organised. This degree develops analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills valued by employers across many sectors. Our seminars emphasise debate, group projects, and applied exercises that mirror real decision-making environments.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; 4 years full-time with year abroad | Study mode: full-time (placement year available) (year abroad available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This three-year degree is designed to help you think rigorously about power, justice, and society, and to develop the analytical and communication skills that careers in politics, policy, and beyond demand. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: The Meaning of Life, Rights & Wrongs: an Introduction to Social and Political Theory, Understanding Politics Today: Approaches, Issues and Case Studies, Early Modern Philosophy, Philosophy of Social Transformation, Modern Readings in Philosophy. Year 2: Philosophy of History and Politics for Second Years, States, Institutions and Citizens.

Career pathways

With a BA Philosophy and Politics degree, you could develop a career as a: Policy Advisor: Develop and evaluate policies for government departments or public institutions NGO Programme Manager: Lead projects addressing social, environmental, or humanitarian challenges Political Journalist: Report on political developments, elections, and public policy for media organisations Solicitor: Provide legal advice and represent clients using strong analytical and reasoning skills Communications Manager: Develop messaging and communication strategies for organisations or campaigns

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Entry requirements

A levels ABB Contextual offer: BBC BTEC DDM Contextual offer: DMM BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers. Combinations of BTEC and A levels Diploma: DD plus B at A level. Contextual: DD plus C at A level. Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A level. Contextual: D plus BC at A level. Access to HE Diploma Access to Humanities and Social Sciences Pathway. Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3. Contextual offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and pass in 15 credits at Level 3. T levels Obtain overall Merit. Foundation Year... All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4 In place of Mathematics GCSE we can also consider Functional Skills Level 2 Mathematics We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page. English language: IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 24,250 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

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

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