University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Philosophy is concerned with understanding and evaluating the world. Students on our degree examine today’s global challenges, from climate change, war and AI, to inequality, racism and colonialism. Taught by experts and learning in small seminar groups, you will investigate the assumptions, beliefs and values that shape human behaviour and societies, gaining a critical understanding of the political and ethical issues facing our increasingly interconnected and divided world. You will develop skills in public-speaking, group work, research, and critical analysis. You’ll learn how to think, read, and write with greater clarity and skill, and how to speak with greater authority and confidence. Our PPE degree opens up many career opportunities in sectors including publishing, NGOs, civil service, teaching, law and media. TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
- An intellectual adventure with real-world application: you'll be encouraged to apply theoretical approaches to real-world issues, preparing you to address contemporary global challenges.
- Expert staff: your teaching team includes academics who develop leading research as part of the Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics.
- Transferable skills: you'll develop knowledge and skills that will help you to achieve your goals, whether in a career or as a citizen.
- Small group assessed seminars: a distinctive feature of this course is its focus on verbal communication, helping you to develop your capacity to discuss and debate ideas, and to speak confidently and clearly in public. Group and individual presentations feature prominently in seminar work and our final year project includes an oral presentation.
- Gain work experience: you have the opportunity to take a placement in year 2 enabling you to put your skills and knowledge into action.
- An interdisciplinary approach: by drawing on, and combining, various disciplines to understand topics you will develop a deep and multilayered approach to contemporary issues.
- An engaging curriculum: our curriculum is designed to be both challenging and stimulating, with a mix of lectures, seminars, debates and collaborative projects. There are no written exams.
- Join a vibrant community: our student and academic community is friendly and diverse. Students are encouraged to join reading groups and attend public lectures and workshops with visiting researchers, politicians, activists and writers
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LV25
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT