**Course details**
Do you question what drives human actions and decisions? Are you curious about the ways in which government policies impact society? Or the ethics of global production and consumption? Philosophy is the study of the important questions that arise in all areas of human life. By combining the study of philosophy, politics and economics you’ll gain insight into the thinking behind some of the big ideas that shape contemporary society.
This prestigious degree offers you the opportunity to explore these three important disciplines – their connections, influenc...
**Course details**<br/>Do you question what drives human actions and decisions? Are you curious about the ways in which government policies impact society? Or the ethics of global production and consumption? Philosophy is the study of the important questions that arise in all areas of human life. By combining the study of philosophy, politics and economics you’ll gain insight into the thinking behind some of the big ideas that shape contemporary society.<br/>This prestigious degree offers you the opportunity to explore these three important disciplines – their connections, influences and impact. You’ll gain an understanding of how and why they’ve been so inextricably linked historically, and the ways in which they’ve developed and diverged over the course of the last two centuries, both in content and in method.<br/><br/>**Why Durham University?**<br/><br/>**Philosophy**<br/>Amongst the most prestigious departments in the UK, at Durham we pride ourselves on our excellence in teaching and research and we are committed to the pursuit of philosophical knowledge and understanding. <br/>Our distinctive, research-led approach to learning means that our undergraduate courses are constantly shaped in line with research and to reflect contemporary study in the area.<br/><br/>**Politics**<br/>We offer a range of courses that are flexible and interdisciplinary in nature. Alongside the study of political theory, comparative politics, and international relations you can choose from a wide selection of modules in areas that align with your interests.<br/>You will be taught by academics with a genuine passion for their subject, whose areas of expertise include government, political theory, political economy and international relations.<br/><br/>**Economics**<br/>We are part of Durham University’s Business School, one of the UKs longest established business schools. <br/>We offer an inspiring and stimulating learning environment, and consistently rank highly for the quality of our teaching, research and for graduate career prospects. <br/><br/>**Rankings**<br/><br/>**Politics**<br/>**World Top 100** in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2024<br/>**5th** in the Guardian University Guide 2025<br/>**Top 10** in The Complete University Guide 2025<br/><br/>**Philosophy**<br/>**World Top 30** in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2024<br/>**Top 10** in The Guardian University Guide 2025<br/>Top 10 in The Complete University Guide 2025<br/><br/>**Economics**<br/>**8th** for Economics in The Complete University Guide 2024<br/>**9th** in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024<br/>**Top 10** in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024<br/><br/>**Career Opportunities**<br/><br/>**Politics**<br/>We offer a series of employment-related events which include talks from visiting speakers who explore the range of careers open to politics and international relations students, and offer advice about applying for jobs. <br/>Graduates are equipped with an academic and practical skill set that will take them into a wide range of fields including local and national government, newspaper and broadcast journalism, the charity sector, business and finance, publishing, law, manufacturing, teaching and academia, and the armed forces. <br/><br/>**Philosophy**<br/>Philosophical training will equip you with a range of theoretical and transferable skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, communication, project management, presenting and researching, that will be of value to employers across a range of industries. <br/>Our graduates work in a vast range of employment sectors worldwide, including law, the Civil Service and politics, management, public relations, teaching, journalism, media and publishing, marketing, retail and business, IT and financial services. <br/><br/>**Economics**<br/>Our students graduate with subject-specific knowledge such as economic theory and data analysis, as well as the commercial awareness, IT and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers across the world.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Durham City
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VL52
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,A,A
Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis. Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Grade A in AH Mathematics and an accepted arts/humanities or Social Science subject.
D:30,M:15
We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham. Specific subjects/grades required for entry: A-Level Mathematics at Grade A. Sufficient credits in at least one accepted social science or humanities subject. Due to the range of qualifications available we are unable to specify a specific amount of credits to meet this requirement, however if you would like more information please contact us with your application ID, or module list, so that we may advise appropriately.
38
666 in higher level subjects, including an arts/humanities or social sciences subject and Mathematics. For students taking the IB we are happy to accept either Higher Level grade 6 or Standard Level grade 7 in Mathematics. Mathematical Studies is not acceptable.
D*DD
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: A Level requirements including an arts/humanities or social sciences subject and Mathematics.
H1,H2,H2,H2,H2
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Grade H2 or higher in Higher Level Mathematics and an accepted arts/humanities or social science subject.
D*DD
A Level requirements including an arts/humanities or social sciences subject and Mathematics.
A,A,A
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Grade A in AH Mathematics and an accepted arts/humanities or Social Science subject. We do not accept Advanced Higher Statistics as a substitute for AH Mathematics.
D2,D3,D3
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Grade D3 or higher in Mathematics and an accepted arts/humanities or Social Science subject.
Not Accepted
A*,A,A
Including an arts/humanities or social sciences subject and Mathematics. Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.
At Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements. Detailed entry requirements can be found on individual course entries on our courses database https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/.
Not Accepted
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £29,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |