Some of the major issues of our time, such as the cost-of-living crisis, Brexit, the American presidency of Trump, climate change and Covid-19, have not only generated substantial interest in politics, but also prompted reflection on key philosophical concepts such as democracy, freedom, truth and justice. The BA Philosophy and Politics degree at Swansea University enables students to explore fundamental questions about the world around us and the kind of society that we want to live in. This includes what it means to be free, the most desirable form of democracy, the nature of the ...
Some of the major issues of our time, such as the cost-of-living crisis, Brexit, the American presidency of Trump, climate change and Covid-19, have not only generated substantial interest in politics, but also prompted reflection on key philosophical concepts such as democracy, freedom, truth and justice. The BA Philosophy and Politics degree at Swansea University enables students to explore fundamental questions about the world around us and the kind of society that we want to live in. This includes what it means to be free, the most desirable form of democracy, the nature of the self and how to live a morally good life.<br/><br/>The BA Philosophy and Politics degree equips you with key intellectual skills that are much sought-after by many employers. These include critical thinking, problem-solving, open-mindedness and effective information-analysis.<br/><br/>With teaching informed by the research expertise of members in our Department of Politics, Philosophy and International Relations, you will study modules at the intersection of philosophy and politics, allowing you to explore the ways that philosophy and politics connect and how they can be combined to understand and overcome the major social challenges that we face.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
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Course Code
LV8I
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff120 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 International students will also require a score of 4 at Higher Level English Language or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language or Literature. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 A levelB,B,B Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)Swansea University will accept the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as fully equivalent to one A-Level. WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate WalesSwansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level. |
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