Philosophy and Politics, BA (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Some of the major issues in recent times, such as the cost-of-living crisis, Brexit, the American presidency of Trump, climate change and Covid-19, have not only generated substantial interest in politics, but have also prompted reflection on key philosophical concepts such as democracy, freedom, truth and justice. The BA Philosophy and Politics degree at Swansea University enables you to explore fundamental questions about the world around us and the kind of society that we want to live in. These include what it means to be free, the most desirable form of democracy, the nature of the self, and how to live a morally good life.
You will also be able to engage with more theoretical issues, such as debates about truth and reality, whilst learning about political methodologies and political institutions. The programme also offers you opportunities to develop a range of important skills, such as critical reasoning, argument development, and ethical and political analysis. By exploring the ways that philosophy and politics connect, and how they can be combined, you will be able to understand and engage with the major social challenges that we face.
Key highlights
- Explores freedom, democracy, the self and how to live morally
- Examines debates about truth and reality alongside political theory
- Covers political methodologies and political institutions
- Develops critical reasoning, argument development and ethical analysis
- Connects philosophy and politics to issues like climate change and Brexit
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BCC — BBB-BCC.
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — BBB-BCC DDM-DMM in Humanities or Social Sciences - minimum of 21 Distinctions and 24 Merits at Level 3 Merit 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications 32 points
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Policy officer
- Civil servant
- Political researcher
- Public affairs consultant
- Journalist
- Charity campaigns officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,200 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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