Philosophy and Politics University of Southampton Degree level: Undergraduate
Course summary
TEF Silver
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A Philosophy and Politics degree at Southampton provides you with an opportunity to explore fundamental and far-reaching issues concerning human welfare and social justice, political ideals and political realities. The programme provides you with the opportunity to focus on fundamental questions concerning the legitimacy of the state, the nature of freedom and human rights, and the relationship between politics, law and morality.
We also offer many opportunities to take modules outside your main degree subjects and to study abroad.
Course details
Modules
Introduction to International Relations; Political Systems; Reason and Argument; Political Ideas; Ethics; Knowledge and mind; Freedom and responsibility; Philosophy of religion; Early Greek philosophy; Philosophy of art; Existentialism; Political philosophy; Metaphysics; Moral philosophy; Philosophy of mind; Philosophy of language; Epistemology; Applied ethics; Philosophy of fiction; Gender, philosophy and feminism; Philosophy of science; Environmental ethics; Happiness and wellbeing; Philosophy of mathematics; Philosophy of sex; Philosophy of emotion; Philosophy of film; Kant; Nietzsche; Kierkegaard; Heidegger; Wittgenstein.
How to apply
Application deadlines
If your application is completed by the following date, it’s guaranteed to be considered:
15 January
*If you apply after this deadline, universities or colleges don’t have to consider your application if they’ve filled their spaces, so the sooner you apply, the better!Application codes
You will need these codes when you add a choice to your application.
Course code | VL52 |
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Institution code | S27 |
Campus name | Main Site - Highfield Campus |
Campus code | - |
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
English Language proficiency for international students: 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. For more information on the University of Southampton’s English Language entry requirements, please see the webpage: www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
For more details on the suitability of your qualifications or foundation programme please contact the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Admissions Team at AdmissionsUG.AH@southampton.ac.uk
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £9,250 | Year 1 |
EU | £9,250 | Year 1 |
International | £17,560 | Year 1 |
England | £9,250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9,250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9,250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9,250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ