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- Philosophy and Politics (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Colchester Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
06-OCT-22
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Some of the most fundamental questions about political life, its principles and ideals, are philosophical in character. Our course brings these disciplines of philosophy and politics together, and provides a sound academic grounding in both. You are given plenty of opportunities to bring the resources of moral and political philosophy to bear on the issues of political life.**You study topics including:**- Ethics- Political philosophy- European philosophy (including critical theory, phenomenology, and existentialism)- Concepts in political science: state, laws, wars and political parties- Obligations, freedom, rights and equalityOur School of Philosophy and Art History has been ranked in the Top 20 in the UK for research excellence (REF 2014, mainstream universities, THE 2014).Our Department of Government is one of the most prestigious in Europe, with an outstanding record of teaching, research and publication. We are rated top in the UK for research (REF 2014), and have consistently been the highest-rated politics department in the country since national assessments began.
Application deadline
26 January
Tuition fees
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£ 17,700per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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University information
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University League Table
27th
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Campus address
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
29th out of 51 3
23rd out of 86
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Entry standards
/ Max 218112 54%35th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10070.0 70%16th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.00 80%26th
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Entry standards
/ Max 217109 53%52nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10075.0 75%15th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.98 80%38th
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