Philosophy and Politics (BA)

Award
Bachelor of Arts
Typical Offer
ABB View full entry requirements
Duration
3 years
Course Type
Full-time
Campus
Avenue and Highfield
UCAS Course code
VL52

About this course

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. Our academic staff's research feeds into the course content.

You can take modules from other disciplines such as anthropology or psychology, studying a language, or choosing from a range of cross-disciplinary modules.

Year abroad

A year abroad will enhance your understanding of philosophy and politics and let you experience a new culture. Discover more benefits and financial support options for studying abroad.

Apply using:

  • Course name: Philosophy and Politics with a Year Abroad
  • UCAS code: VL54

Year in employment

Enhance your employability by taking this course with a paid industrial placement year. 

You'll spend this extra year applying the skills and knowledge you've learned so far.

We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.

Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).

Course locations

This course is based at Avenue and Highfield.

Awarding body

This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.

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