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Philosophy, Ethics and Sustainability (Including Placement Year) - 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

    OCT

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our BA in Philosophy, Ethics and Sustainability at Essex University is a course for anyone who wants to understand the environmental crises of today and play an active role in addressing them.Philosophy provides you with the skills to analyse the environmental challenges we face and to creatively re-think our relationship to the non-human world. It ensures that you understand and respond appropriately to the ethical dimensions of environmental challenges, such as climate justice or animal ethics.On this course, interdisciplinary modules such as ''Addressing Global Sustainability Challenges'' from Life Sciences enable you to make sense of the science behind these environmental challenges and to effectively cooperate with scientists in addressing these issues.Our BA also includes Interdisciplinary Studies modules such as ''Social Entrepreneurs, Sustainability and Community Action'' and ''Community Engagement: Group Projects or Global Challenges'' that prepare you to get actively involved in tackling environmental challenges.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 19,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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

    Philosophy

    30th out of 46 2

  • 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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