Philosophy and Politics BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Philosophy and Politics BSc (Hons)
Combine your study of philosophy with the study of politics and international relations and graduate with a valuable skill set tailored to the increasingly globalised workplace.
For philosophy, you will explore different philosophical methods, engage in collaboration, apply philosophy to disciplines such as science or literature, and apply philosophical approaches to civic engagement and contemporary societal issues.
In politics, our course explores power, who exercises it, for whom, how it is distributed, and with what consequences. You will gain insight into the ...
Combine your study of philosophy with the study of politics and international relations and graduate with a valuable skill set tailored to the increasingly globalised workplace.<br/><br/>For philosophy, you will explore different philosophical methods, engage in collaboration, apply philosophy to disciplines such as science or literature, and apply philosophical approaches to civic engagement and contemporary societal issues.<br/><br/>In politics, our course explores power, who exercises it, for whom, how it is distributed, and with what consequences. You will gain insight into the politics of different countries, regions and systems, as well as global and local political issues and movements.<br/><br/>Bristol is home to prominent scholars and many of our academics are global leaders in areas of political study, including international relations, security, gender, political philosophy, international development, peace-building, environmental politics and the politics of Latin America, Africa, South and East Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the USA and Britain.<br/><br/>Learn how the political sphere operates and apply philosophical methods to make a real difference in the world.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VL52
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,B
Standard Higher: AAAAB.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Access to HE Diploma in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law or History (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) in a single essay-based subject. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
36
Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
DDD in any essay-based Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must also meet these GCSE profile requirements: standard numeracy requirement (4 or C in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent). For more information: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/gcse/
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
Advanced Higher: AA including an essay-based subject.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.
A level
A,A,A
A,B,B
Standard offer: AAA including an essay-based subject. Contextual offer: ABB including an essay-based subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £25,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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