Politics and Philosophy BSc (Hons)
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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London School of Economics and Political Science

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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This programme combines the two complementary fields of politics and philosophy in a joint honours programme, with around half of the programme in each field. Your knowledge of each will enhance the other.Rather than simply studying the core elements of politics and philosophy “side by side”, you will see how the study of each is relevant for understanding political practices and behaviour, and for the understanding and development of political ideals. To this end, in your third year, you will ...Read more

This programme combines the two complementary fields of politics and philosophy in a joint honours programme, with around half of the programme in each field. Your knowledge of each will enhance the other.

Rather than simply studying the core elements of politics and philosophy “side by side”, you will see how the study of each is relevant for understanding political practices and behaviour, and for the understanding and development of political ideals. To this end, in your third year, you will take a course in Philosophy and Public Policy, which examines specific policy questions from conceptual and normative perspectives.

The study of politics involves analysis of the ways in which individuals and groups define and interpret political issues and seek to shape government decisions. It encompasses a broad spectrum of activities relating to public affairs, from elections and bureaucracies to wars and terrorism. Philosophy poses challenging questions, underlying many of the issues confronting the world today, considering topics such as ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, politics and law, and science.

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Philosophy
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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CUG Ranking
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3rd
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Philosophy graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
Politics
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
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Paloma
23 Mar 22

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23 Mar 22

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

38 Grades / Points required

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

766 at Higher Level is also required.

Popular A-level subjects

Politics

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

History
57%
Mathematics
50%
Economics
48%
Government & Politics
47%
English Literature
25%
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Philosophy

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

Mathematics
78%
Economics
59%
History
45%
Religious Studies & Theology
29%
Government & Politics
22%
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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 is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£27,192 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£27,192 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£27192 Per year

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
Houghton Street London Camden WC2A 2AE United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Holborn  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Blackfriars  0.4 miles away
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