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Politics and International Relations and Philosophy Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Politics and International Relations and Philosophy Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
This combined degree option gives you the opportunity to combine your studies of Politics (75% of the course) with Philosophy (25%). This will deepen your understanding of politics as well as introduce you to key elements of philosophy such as ancient philosophy and reason, argument and persuasion.
Politics at Royal Holloway invites you to explore the ideas and ideologies, as well as the processes, institutions and issues that are fundamental to understanding the politics of our times. You will gain a solid foundation in politics and political theory and as you progress, th...
This combined degree option gives you the opportunity to combine your studies of Politics (75% of the course) with Philosophy (25%). This will deepen your understanding of politics as well as introduce you to key elements of philosophy such as ancient philosophy and reason, argument and persuasion.
Politics at Royal Holloway invites you to explore the ideas and ideologies, as well as the processes, institutions and issues that are fundamental to understanding the politics of our times. You will gain a solid foundation in politics and political theory and as you progress, the flexible nature of the course allows you to specialise in fields such as European integration, democratic theory, British and American politics, political communication and young people’s politics. You will develop your understanding of power relations at all levels of social life and gain insight into the role of identity, ideology, interests and institutions in shaping the modern world.
At Royal Holloway we have a unique approach to Philosophy that looks beyond the narrow confines of the Anglo-American analytic or the European tradition of philosophy focus on both traditions, their relationship and connections between them. The result has been the creation of a truly interdisciplinary and collaborative programme that brings together academic staff from departments across the university.
With the opportunity to examine (amongst other things) the mind and consciousness, aesthetics and morals, the self and others, the range of subjects available to Philosophy students at Royal Holloway guarantees that there will be something on offer that really engages you during your time with us.
Explore Anglo-American analytic philosophy and the European tradition.
Specialise in topics that most interest you.
Understand how philosophy informs modern policy-making.
Reflect on the wider implications of political decisions.
Research placement opportunities with staff and outside organisations.
Course Information
1 option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A17-E95
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
B,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-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 27.0, offer-merit: 3.0
Pass with at least 27 level 3 credits at Distinction and the remaining level 3 credits at Merit.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require English Language and Mathematics at grade 4/C.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus one A-Level grade B.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
6,5,5 at Higher Level OR a minimum of 32 points overall
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
At Higher level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus two A-Levels graded B,B
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
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.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, England, Channel Islands, Wales, Scotland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £26,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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