Politics and Philosophy BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

Programme overview

The world is shaped by ideas as much as by those in power. Discover how philosophy and politics collide, and build the critical insight to navigate both. Graduate career-ready with bespoke support, employer-focused training and in-demand research, analytical and communication skills.

Department: Department of Politics | Duration: 3 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: British Political History, Explaining Political Systems, Reason and Argument, Truth & Morality, Freedom, Power, Justice: Foundations of Political Theory, Research Skills and Methods in Political Science, Science & Religion, deepen your understanding of contemporary politics and philosophy. Year 2 core modules: European Politics, Modern Political Thought.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: ABB-BBB GCSEs: You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. Extended Project Qualification: We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us English language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component. UCAS code LVF5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time

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

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