Philosophy and Data Analytics BA (Hons)
University of Manchester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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The BA in Philosophy and Data Analytics is one of the pathways within the BA Social Sciences degree.It is ideal if you want to keep your options open or study specific topics such as race, class, crime or religion, from different perspectives.This flexible degree lets you study at least three subjects in the first year, and then throughout the second and third year you deepen your understanding of the subjects you feel passionate about.The six subject areas are:- Criminology - The study of the ...Read more

The BA in Philosophy and Data Analytics is one of the pathways within the BA Social Sciences degree.It is ideal if you want to keep your options open or study specific topics such as race, class, crime or religion, from different perspectives.This flexible degree lets you study at least three subjects in the first year, and then throughout the second and third year you deepen your understanding of the subjects you feel passionate about.The six subject areas are:- Criminology - The study of the causes and consequences of crime.- Philosophy - The study of the nature of knowledge, truth and values. It also encourages greater consideration of our reasoning, judgement and ethics.- Politics - The study of human organisation, government and power. It examines and evaluates political systems and institutions.- Quantitative Methods - The study of data and analysis to understand the social world.- Social Anthropology - The study of societies and cultures across the globe in comparative perspective.- Sociology - The study of society and examines issues such as social inequalities and forms of everyday life.You are not tied to the course code you apply to through UCAS, and can change after Year 1.

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
61/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
17th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
19th
Philosophy
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
83%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Philosophy graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Philosophy graduate salary
£20,000
Sociology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
91%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£18,000
Statistics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Statistics graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Statistics graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
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29 Feb 24

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Scottish Advanced Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

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AS:

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M1,M1 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

MMM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:

MM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

ABB.We do not accept two AS-level grades in place of one A-level.Applicants must be studying at least one of the following A-level subjects: Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages.We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept combination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language.We accept the Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS) as equivalent to an A-level if taken alongside two full A-levels from the list of acceptable subjects above.Typical Contextual Offer: BBBWe do not accept two AS-level grades in place of one A-level.Applicants must be studying at least one of the following A-level subjects: Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages.We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept combination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language.We accept the Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS) as equivalent to an A-level if taken alongside two full A-levels from the list of acceptable subjects above.

We typically ask for grades of ABBBB in Scottish Highers. In addition, we accept Scottish Advanced Highers and Highers in one of the following combinations:Three Advanced Highers at grades BBB.orTwo Advanced Highers at grades BB, plus two additional Highers at grades BB.Applicants taking a different combination of Highers and Advanced Highers should contact socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk for further advice. Applicants not taking English language or Mathematics at Higher level must achieve grade C in English language and Grade B in Mathematics at SCQF Level 5.

We typically ask for grades of ABBBB in Scottish Highers. In addition, we accept Scottish Advanced Highers and Highers in one of the following combinations:Three Advanced Highers at grades BBB.orTwo Advanced Highers at grades BB, plus two additional Highers at grades BB.Applicants taking a different combination of Highers and Advanced Highers should contact socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk for further advice. Applicants not taking English language or Mathematics at Higher level must achieve grade C in English language and Grade B in Mathematics at SCQF Level 5.

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course.- Typical applicant - A mature student returning to education after a number of years.- Typical offer - Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits (36 Distinctions / 9 Merits).- 'Pass' in Level 2 English and Mathematics.

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

Applicants are expected to achieve D3, M1, M1 in the Cambridge Pre-U. Applicants can either take three Pre-U qualifications or study them in conjunction with A-level subjects.

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C or 4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.

6,5,5 at Higher level, 34 points overall. Applicants are required to achieve grades 5/6 in SL/HL English.Changes to International Baccalaureate Diploma Mathematics Courses from September 2019, first examination 2021. We are aware of the planned changes to the IB Mathematics curriculum. IB students will be able to choose from: Mathematics: analysis and approaches and Mathematics: applications and interpretation from September 2019.For this programme of study we will accept Mathematics: analysis and approaches, or Mathematics: applications and interpretation at SL or HL.

Accepted with grades DM in combination with an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma.

Accepted with grade D in combination with two A-levels at grade BB in different subject areas to the diploma.

Accepted with grades MMM in combination with an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma.

Accepted with grades MM in combination with two A-levels at grade BB in different subject areas to the diploma.

Accepted with grades DM in combination with an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma.

Accepted with grade D in combination with two A-levels at grade BB in different subject areas to the diploma.

Accepted with grades MMM in combination with an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma.

Accepted with grade M in combination with two A-levels at grade BB in different subject areas to the diploma.

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A Levels or equivalent to be included within this. We consider the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as equivalent to an A-level on a grade-for-grade basis.

Popular A-level subjects

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Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
91%
Physics
56%
Further Mathematics
53%
Chemistry
31%
Economics
28%
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Sociology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
35%
English Literature
32%
History
30%
Psychology
28%
Religious Studies & Theology
21%
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Philosophy

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
50%
Religious Studies & Theology
31%
English Literature
28%
History
24%
Mathematics
23%
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Tuition fees

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England

9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

25,500 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

25,500 per year

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