BSc Philosophy and Politics (VL52)
2022 entry
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UCAS code | VL52 |
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Application method | UCAS |
Course duration | 3 year(s) full-time |
Tuition fees |
Fees quoted are for 2021 entry only. Fees for 2022 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2021.
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Location of course | Clifton campus, Placements |
Part-time study | Part-time study is not available for this course |
About BSc Philosophy and Politics
This course combines philosophy with the study of politics and international relations. This provides a valuable skill set ideally tailored to the increasingly globalised workplace.
For philosophy you will study units including Introduction to Philosophy, Logic and Critical Thinking and Realism and Normativity, and may write an extended essay.
In politics you will study the politics of individual countries and governments and the relationships between them, communities and individuals. You will become familiar with many different views and methods and learn to analyse and evaluate them.
Politics is organised around three themes:
- political theory
- comparative and national politics
- international relations.
The first year includes compulsory units to ensure you have a solid grounding in the discipline and you will have greater choice as you progress through the course.
In your final year you will choose from a range of units closely linked to staff research interests, which are unique to Bristol. Units cover subjects such as political theory, international relations, political economy, UK politics, US politics, gender, security and conflict. There is a strong emphasis on research skills, with a compulsory unit in the first year and the possibility to complete a dissertation in the final year.
You will also have the opportunity to spend half a year studying abroad at a partner university.
Both schools encourage synergy between research and teaching, resulting in a vibrant learning environment. This course combination offers an enriching experience with exciting intellectual challenges.
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Course structure
Typical offer for BSc Philosophy and Politics - applicants must meet one of the following
A-level Standard offer |
AAA including an essay-based subject |
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A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? | ABB including an essay-based subject |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer |
36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? |
32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject |
Cambridge Pre-U offer | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C. |
Access to HE Diploma offer | Access to HE Diploma in Humanities, Humanities and Social Sciences or Literary Studies. The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include:
Mature students are welcome to contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. |
BTEC offer | DDD in a relevant subject |
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer | Advanced Higher: AA including an essay-based subject, and Standard Higher: AAAAB |
Welsh Baccalaureate offer | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. |
European Baccalaureate offer | 85% overall, with 8.5 in an essay-based subject |
UK qualifications | Further information about UK qualifications |
International qualifications | Accepted international qualifications |
Specified subjects
Essay based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Literature; Environmental Studies; Film; Geography; Government and Politics; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Theatre Studies; and Welsh.
Applicants must also meet these requirements
GCSE profile requirements | Profile: Higher numeracy requirement (6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent) Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels. |
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English language requirements | If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile B Further information about English language requirements and profile levels. |
How we assess your application
Admissions statements relate to 2021 entry and will be updated for 2022 entry in summer 2021.
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