BA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics studies how political structures and ideologies shape lives and are organised around the world, alongside an in-depth study of Western philosophy. It is a four-year joint honours degree studied online through UHI.

Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules are Ideas and ideologies in politics, Problems in philosophy, and Thinking and writing for study, work and life. Year 2 includes Knowledge: a philosophical analysis, Moral philosophy and politics options such as Comparative politics and History of political ideas. Year 3 includes Philosophy of religion and science, Continental philosophy and Advanced social research methods, with a dissertation in philosophy or politics in year 4.

Career pathways

Publishing, media, journalism, advertising and teaching through to computing and IT.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, or two A levels at grade BC or above, with at least two in the list of relevant academic subjects; applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience are considered individually. Advanced entry to year 2 with an HNC Social Sciences (12 SQA credits plus 3 additional credits at level 7, at least grade C in the Graded Unit) or NextGen HNC Social Sciences (15 credits at SCQF level 7); advanced entry to year 3 with an HND Social Sciences (30 SQA credits, minimum AB in the level 8 graded units) or NextGen HND at SCQF level 8 achieved with Distinction, considered case by case. SWAP access courses are an accepted route. This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules, with an alternative pathway available.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Students normally domiciled in Scotland with a term-time address in Scotland (includes EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status) Source

International applicants: GBP 7,505 a year (2026/27). Full-time online study from the home country, or UK-resident students assessed as international for fee status Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time

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