Philosophy and Politics BA
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
The programme is designed to provide students with an intellectual training in the disciplines of Philosophy and Politics which, while discrete subjects, are complementary and mutually enriching. The combination of Philosophy and Politics allows for the development of an in-depth appreciation of the ideas that help to explain the foundations of the modern world, democracy and political stability. Philosophy and Politics at Queen’s were both ranked in the top 200 in the world by subject (QS World Rankings by subject 2024).
QUB students, uniquely in the UK, still have the opportunity to spend part of the course studying in other European universities, through our Erasmus programme. There are also opportunities to study at partner institutions in the USA and Canada. Possible examples include: • George Washington University (Washington DC, USA) • Aarhus Universitet (Denmark) • College of Charleston (South Carolina, USA) • Institut d’Etudes Politques de Bordeaux (France) • University of Oslo (Norway) • Universiteit Utrecht (Netherlands) • Vanderbilt University (Nashville, Tennessee, USA)
Key highlights
- Both subjects ranked top 200 worldwide in QS 2024 subject rankings
- Study part of the course in Europe through Erasmus
- Exchange options at partner universities in the USA and Canada
- Explores ideas behind the modern world, democracy and political stability
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — ABB
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Policy analyst
- Civil servant
- Political researcher
- Public affairs consultant
- Journalist
- Charity or NGO officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £24,600
Admission
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