University of Southampton

Philosophy and Politics (BA)

University of SouthamptonAvenue and Highfield, Southampton

Course overview

What is freedom? What makes a state legitimate? You’ll explore questions that have challenged philosophers and political theorists throughout history on this BA Philosophy and Politics degree.

Compulsory modules give a grounding in both subjects, while optional modules include topics like international relations, 21st century crises and Ancient Greek philosophy. This degree will give you an excellent education in philosophy and politics. In your degree you can: develop an understanding of philosophical questions such as ethics, reason and responsibility explore fundamental and far-reaching issues about human welfare and social justice, political ideals and political realities take core modules on democracy and the modern state learn about subfields of political theory, comparative politics and international relations conduct research and write your dissertation in one or both subjects You’ll learn in small groups in a relaxed and friendly environment.

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Key highlights

  • Compulsory modules provide a grounding in both philosophy and politics
  • Optional modules include international relations and Ancient Greek philosophy
  • Core modules on democracy and the modern state
  • Study political theory, comparative politics and international relations
  • Dissertation can be written in one or both subjects
  • Teaching takes place in small groups

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — ABB Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
  • A-level: BBB — with EPQ; and grade A in the EPQ
  • A-level: BBC — Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is: BBC from 3 A levels.
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC National Extended Diploma; combined with A levels; BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels; BTEC Extended Diploma; combined with A levels; BTEC Diploma; combined with A levels
  • A-level: AB — combined with BTEC

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Policy Analyst
  • Civil Service Officer
  • Political Researcher
  • Parliamentary Assistant
  • Journalist
  • Charity Campaigns Officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £26,000 per year

Admission

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