BA (Hons) Philosophy and Sociology at University of Essex

Programme overview

BA Philosophy and Sociology combines the analysis of ideas about human life, knowledge and morality with the study of social tensions, interactions and networks. It is taught by the School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies and the Department of Sociology and Criminology.

Department: School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies | Duration: 3 years full-time | 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, philosophy of religion, culture, identity and subjectivity, public policy on health, environment, crime and ageing, and citizenship, multiculturalism and human rights. Modules include Introduction to Philosophy, The Sociological Imagination, Power and Agency in a Global World, Rethinking Modernity and a Philosophy Capstone Module.

Career pathways

Graduates work in law, PR, project management, journalism and the media, teaching, librarianship, the Civil Service, banking, the police and fashion design.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: A-levels BBB-BBC or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels; BTEC DDM-DMM or 120-112 UCAS tariff points (acceptability depends on subject studied and optional units taken); IB 30-29 points in the IB Diploma or 120-112 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects; QAA-approved Access to HE Diploma 120-112 UCAS tariff points depending on subject studied; T-levels 120-112 UCAS tariff points, considered case by case. 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; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year. International fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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