BA Politics and Philosophy at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A dual honours degree that applies philosophy and political theory to debates on ethics, justice, legitimacy and human rights. Students study figures such as Plato, Kant and Marx and analyse how their theories bear on current political questions.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences; Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations; School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year includes core politics modules such as Political Analysis 1 and philosophy modules such as Writing Philosophy and Ethics and Society. Later options span British politics, international relations, global political economy, comparative politics, and philosophy topics such as Mind and World.

Career pathways

Graduates work in professional, political and administrative organisations, local, national and international government, the charitable sector, education, the media, research and the private sector.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer (standard): A levels AAB. A levels plus a fourth Level 3 qualification: ABB plus B in the EPQ, or ABB plus B in Core Maths. International Baccalaureate: 34 (33 with B in the extended essay). BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. BTEC Diploma: DD plus A at A level. Scottish Highers: AAAAB. Welsh Baccalaureate plus 2 A levels: B plus AA. Access to HE Diploma: Law, Business Management, Humanities or Social Sciences, 45 Level 3 credits including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit. Other requirements: GCSE Maths grade 4/C. Contextual (Access Sheffield) offers are available for eligible applicants at a reduced grade. English language for international applicants: GCSE English Language grade 4/C; IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,650 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee; the fee shown is for year one and may be reduced for a year abroad or year in industry. Excludes additional costs. Overseas fee-paying students; fixed fee guarantee for the duration of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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