Politics and Philosophy BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Politics and Philosophy BA (Hons)

This degree gives you the chance to really think deeper about some of the big debates going on in the world right now. Youll discuss questions of ethics, justice, legitimacy and human rights, and use your knowledge of philosophical and political theory to underpin your arguments. Youll learn about the thoughts of major figures such as Plato, Kant and Hegel, and analyse how these theories can be applied to current political issues.

**Examine ideas about human nature and the theory behind global politics – applying a unique skillset to take on the existential challenges facin...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

28/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
England

Application Details

Course Code

LV25

Institution Code

S18

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,A,B

Access to HE Diploma

D:36,M:9,P:0

Award of Access to HE Diploma in either Law, Business Management, Humanities or Social Sciences, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

33

34

34; 33, with B in the Extended Essay

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

DDD

in a relevant subject

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

H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H3

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Maths grade 4/C

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

DD

+ A at A Level

A level

A,A,B

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