BA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics at University of Essex

Programme overview

BA Philosophy and Politics brings moral and political philosophy together with the study of political life, its principles and ideals. It is delivered with the Department of Government at the Colchester Campus.

Department: School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies | Duration: 3 years full-time (four-year version with year abroad or placement abroad) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Topics include ethics, political philosophy, European philosophy (critical theory, phenomenology, existentialism) and concepts in political science such as the state, laws, wars and political parties. Modules include Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Politics, Principles of Social Justice, Modern Social and Political Thought, Ethics and Public Policy, Contemporary Political Philosophy and a Philosophy Capstone Module.

Career pathways

Graduates take up work with a wide range of employers that value critical thinking, teamwork, interpretation of dense text, communication and analytical problem-solving skills.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels; IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects. A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and most other qualifications that carry UCAS tariff points are accepted; acceptability of some non A-level qualifications such as BTECs may depend on the subject studied and units taken. International A-levels and BTECs are assigned the same tariff points as their UK counterparts. Contextual offer for eligible UK-resident applicants: 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or specified score in an accepted equivalent test).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK fee per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Placement year: 20% of standard tuition fee; full year abroad: 15% Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year. International fee per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Placement year: 20% of standard tuition fee; full year abroad: 15% Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (four-year version with year abroad or placement abroad)

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