Philosophy and Law BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Philosophy and Law BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons)

This Joint Honours degree combines the study of Philosophy in equal measure with the study of Law.

Our Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy and Department of Law and Criminology have excellent reputations for research and teaching. Studying philosophy and law here means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts who will share their research and experience so that you gain invaluable skills for your future career.

This degree balances the broad knowledge of legal systems and theory with gaining philosophical skills and exper...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Royal Holloway
University Of London
Egham Hill
Egham

Application Details

Course Code

VM51

Institution Code

R72

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B,B

AAABB

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

Pass in Applied Law with at least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and the remaining level 3 credits at Merit. Other Access to HE Diplomas are considered on a case by case basis. Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

In Business or Public Services with Distinctions in specified Law units. Please refer to our website for specific information on required BTEC modules

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3

GCSE/National 4/National 5

We require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

DD

In Business or Public Services with specified units in Law plus an A-level grade A. Applicants can be taking a BTEC in another relevant subject if taking in combination with A-Level Law.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DDD

In Business or Public Services with Distinctions in specified Law units. Please refer to our website for specific information on required BTEC modules

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

In Business or Public Services with specified units in Law plus A-level grade B. Applicants can be taking a BTEC in another relevant subject in combination with A-Level Law.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

Distinction plus A-Level grades AB.

A level

A,A,B

A,B,B

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. General Studies and Critical thinking A-levels are not accepted.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands £9,250
EU, International £25,900

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