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Philosophy and Law (Including Year Abroad) - BA (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Moral, political and legal philosophy have implications for law, and philosophers can learn from lawyers too in various ways. Our course offers plenty of opportunity to study, not only what the law is, but also what the law ought to be.You study topics including: Ethics, Political philosophy, European philosophy (including critical theory, phenomenology, and existentialism)Medicine and the law, CybercrimeMany employers want graduates with critical thinking skills who can think logically and creatively about practical problems.Our students are in demand from a wide range of employers in a host of occupations, including law, PR, project management, journalism and the media, teaching, librarianship, the Civil Service, banking, the police and fashion design.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 19,500per year

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UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 112 - 120

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    46th out of 112 1

    30th out of 46 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    134 57%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    76th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    63rd

    8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    112 53%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    13th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    11th

    2

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