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Economics and Philosophy at University of Southampton - UCAS

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Course summary

A Philosophy and Economics degree at Southampton provides you with an opportunity to explore human welfare and social justice, political ideals and economic realities. Both of these subjects require rigorous analytical thought. In your BA Economics and Philosophy degree you can: develop an understanding of philosophical questions such as ethics, reason and responsibility study broad principles in economics and develop knowledge in your own specialist area, for example, principles of finance, labour economics or econometrics develop research and presentation skills gain the practical knowledge and skills needed to find employment and build a career as an economist You can take modules from other disciplines such as anthropology or psychology. You can study a language or choose from a range of cross-disciplinary modules. We also offer many opportunities to take modules outside your main degree subjects and to study abroad.

Modules

Core modules include: Economics Skills and Employability 1; Ethics; Principles of Macroeconomics; Reason and Argument; Statistics for Economics; Appearance and Reality; Intermediate Macroeconomics; Intermediate Microeconomics; Applied Economics Optional modules include: Classical Indian Philosophy: Self, Knowledge, and Liberation; Contemporary Theories of Justice; Islamic Philosophy; Nietzsche; Philosophy and Ethics in Psychology and AI; Public Economics; Principles of Finance; Animal Ethics, Animal Minds; Dynamic Macroeconomics; Mathematics for Economics. For further module information visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/economics-philosophy-degree-ba#modules

Assessment method

The learning activities for this course include the following:

  • lectures
  • classes and tutorials
  • coursework
  • individual and group projects
- independent learning (studying on your own)


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
VL51
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Find out about equivalent entry requirements and qualifications for your country: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/international/your-country.page

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate. You will be expected to attain an A level equivalent standard. The University of Southampton requires all applicants to achieve at least a Grade 4 in English and Mathematics GCSEs (taken in England) or a Grade C in both subjects (where taken in Northern Ireland or Wales). Some degree subjects stipulate specific additional GCSE minimum grades, which will be specified as part of the individual degree programme entry requirements. For more details on the suitability of your qualifications or foundation programme please contact the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Admissions Team at [email protected]


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5with no component below 6.0

All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.

Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page


Student Outcomes

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69%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
93%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £23400 Year 1
International £23400 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Economics and Philosophy at University of Southampton - UCAS