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Politics, Philosophy and Area StudiesBA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics with a Year Abroad

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AwardDegree of Bachelor of Arts

UCAS Course CodeLV5A

Typical OfferABB

Contextual OfferBBC

Course Length4 years

Course Start DateSeptember 2027

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Course Overview

Why BA Philosophy and Politics with a Year Abroad at UEA?

Philosophy and politics explore how power works and how societies could and should be organised. This degree develops analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills valued by employers across many sectors. You’ll spend your third year studying abroad.

Why choose UEA?

Critical debates: Tackle pressing issues such as democratic reform, environmental justice, and media regulation

Beyond the classroom: Engage in seminars, blogs, and field trips to Westminster and other organisations

Career skills: A year studying abroad will deepen your skills and sharpen your graduate profile

What is BA Philosophy and Politics with a Year Abroad?

Explore how powerful ideas about freedom and justice shape the world. You'll learn to think both as a researcher and as a policy-maker, writing academic essays and real-world briefs.

Our seminars emphasise debate, group projects, and applied exercises that mirror real decision-making environments. Guest speakers, field visits, and live political engagement bring contemporary challenges into the classroom each week.

You'll benefit from a unique collaboration between philosophers and political scientists who bridge theory and practice. Debate with scholars, politicians, and entrepreneurs, while living in a top-rated, student-friendly city.

Your third year will be spent studying abroad, broadening your intellectual horizons and adding a valuable international dimension to your degree.

Philosophy at UEA

Find out more about studying Philosophy at UEA, and browse our other courses.Find out more

Year Abroad

In year three, you’ll join a global partner university, with destinations including Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the USA.

A year abroad offers new academic perspectives and rich cultural experiences. You’ll build confidence, independence, and cross-cultural communication skills valued by employers worldwide.

To participate, you’ll need a 55% average across your first two years. Destinations vary each year, so flexibility is recommended.

If your plans change, you can transfer to the three-year version of the degree at any time.

Check out study abroad.

Career Pathways

With a BA Philosophy and Politics with a Year Abroad degree, you could develop a career as a:

Policy Advisor: Develop and evaluate policies for government departments or public institutions

NGO Programme Manager: Lead projects addressing social, environmental, or humanitarian challenges

Political Journalist: Report on political developments, elections, and public policy for media organisations

Solicitor: Provide legal advice and represent clients using strong analytical and reasoning skills

Communications Manager: Develop messaging and communication strategies for organisations or campaigns

Career Support

Work closely with your tutors as you develop the critical, analytical, and policy skills that today's employers seek. Identify and shape your career ambitions with personalised guidance from UEA's dedicated Career Central. Through one-to-one appointments, employer events, and professional development workshops, you'll build strong, competitive applications. You'll also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through placements and internships.

After the Course

Your Philosophy and Politics degree is a gateway to careers where rigorous thinking and clear communication are invaluable. Many graduates go on to conversion programmes in law or public policy, opening doors to new professions. You'll also be well-positioned to pursue a Master's degree or PhD in philosophy, politics, or a related field. Our graduates have built successful careers across government, journalism, law, international organisations, and business consulting.

Study and Modules

Year 1Year 2Year AbroadYear 4

Structure

This four-year degree is designed to help you think rigorously about power, justice, and society, and to develop the analytical and communication skills that careers in politics, policy, and beyond demand.

In your first year, you'll build strong foundations across both philosophy and politics, exploring how major thinkers have approached questions about freedom, justice, and how societies should be organised. You'll develop the academic skills to engage confidently with complex ideas, from close reading and argument analysis to understanding contemporary political landscapes. You'll also have the flexibility to choose modules that reflect your emerging interests, and to explore complementary disciplines beyond your core subjects.

Compulsory Modules

THE MEANING OF LIFE

RIGHTS & WRONGS: AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THEORY

UNDERSTANDING POLITICS TODAY: APPROACHES, ISSUES AND CASE STUDIES

MODERN READINGS IN PHILOSOPHY

PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

Optional A Modules (Credits: 20)

GLOBALISATION, GOVERNANCE AND JUSTICE: UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL POLITICS 2

INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL COMMUNICATION

Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.

Your second year offers greater freedom to follow your intellectual curiosity across both disciplines. You'll explore the rich connections between philosophical thought and political theory, examining how abstract ideas translate into political movements, systems of governance, and real-world policy. Alongside your core studies, you can broaden your perspective by taking modules in other disciplines, or gain professional experience through a short-term workplace placement.

PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY AND POLITICS FOR SECOND YEARS

STATES, INSTITUTIONS AND CITIZENS

Optional A Modules (Min Credits: 20, Max Credits: 60)

KNOWLEDGE SCIENCE AND PROOF FOR SECOND YEARS

ETHICS FOR SECOND YEARS

PHI SEMESTER ABROAD MODULE

PHILOSOPHY OF ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE (LEVEL 5)

RELIGION AND WORLD PHILOSOPHIES FOR SECOND YEARS

PHILOSOPHY MEETS THE ARTS (SECOND YEAR MODULE)

MIND AND LANGUAGE FOR SECOND YEARS

ENVIRONMENTAL THINKING FOR SECOND YEARS

EXISTENTIAL PHILOSOPHIES (SECOND YEAR MODULE)

Optional B Modules (Min Credits: 20, Max Credits: 60)

ANALYSING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: FROM REALISM TO POSTCOLONIALISM

MEDIA, GLOBALISATION AND CULTURE

LATIN AMERICA AND THE WORLD

POLITICAL VIOLENCE & CONFLICT: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES

ALGORITHMS & BLOCKBUSTERS: THE MAKING OF MEDIA AND CULTURAL POLICY

POWER, WEALTH AND NATIONS: GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY

INTRODUCTION TO DATA ANALYSIS FOR POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

POLITICS IN THE USA

COOPERATION AND CRISIS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

THE POWER PARADOX: AUTHORITY, FREEDOM, AND CONFLICT IN MODERN SOCIETY

WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT

Optional C Modules (Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 40)

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I - A2+ CEFR

BEGINNERS' FRENCH I - A1 CEFR (SPRING START)

INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I - A2 CEFR

BEGINNERS' ARABIC II

BEGINNERS' FRENCH II - A2 CEFR

BEGINNERS' JAPANESE I

BEGINNERS' ARABIC I

BEGINNERS RUSSIAN I (SPRING START)

BEGINNERS' ITALIAN II - A2 CEFR

INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE I

BEGINNERS' SPANISH II - A2 CEFR

BEGINNERS' FRENCH I - A1 CEFR

BEGINNERS' RUSSIAN I - A1 CEFR

BEGINNERS' GERMAN I - A1.1 CEFR

BEGINNERS' GERMAN I (SPRING START) - A1 CEFR

ADVANCED ENGLISH II - B2 CEFR

BEGINNERS' JAPANESE II

BEGINNERS' SPANISH I - A1 CEFR

BEGINNERS' ARABIC I (SPRING START)

BEGINNERS' RUSSIAN II - A2 CEFR

INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE II

INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II - B1 CEFR

BEGINNERS' JAPANESE I (SPRING START)

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II - B1 CEFR

BEGINNERS' ITALIAN I - A1 CEFR

INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE I (SPRING START)

BEGINNERS' SPANISH I - A1 CEFR (SPRING START)

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II B1 CEFR

BEGINNERS' GERMAN II - A1.2 CEFR

ADVANCED ENGLISH I

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I - A2+ CEFR

In your third year, you'll study at one of our partner institutions across the globe. This is a remarkable opportunity to encounter philosophy and politics from a new cultural perspective, develop greater independence and confidence, and bring an international dimension to your degree that will make your graduate profile stand out.

ARTS AND HUMANITIES YEAR ABROAD MODULE

In your fourth and final year, you'll specialise in the areas that matter most to you, drawing on advanced modules from both philosophy and politics. You'll have the opportunity to shift the balance toward your preferred discipline, follow themes that connect both fields, or explore pressing contemporary challenges such as climate justice, democratic theory, or questions of power and identity. Your final year can include a substantial research project, developed one-to-one with a supervisor, which can focus on a philosophical question, a political issue, or a topic that bridges both disciplines.

Optional A Modules (Min Credits: 30, Max Credits: 90)

DIGITAL POLITICS

DISSERTATION OR RESEARCH PROJECT IN POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

MULTICULTURALISM

GREENING THE WORLD: THE POLITICS OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE

BETTER WORLDS? UTOPIAS AND DYSTOPIAS

WEAPONS OF WAR

PARLIAMENTARY STUDIES

POLITICS AND FOREIGN POLICY OF THE INDO-PACIFIC

RHETORIC: DEMOCRACY AND THE POLITICS OF PERSUASION

POLITICAL JOURNALISM

ACTIVIST CAMPAIGNING

CAPITALISM AND ITS CRITICS

Optional B Modules (Min Credits: 30, Max Credits: 90)

PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY AND POLITICS FOR THIRD YEARS

EXISTENTIAL PHILOSOPHIES (THIRD YEAR MODULE)

ENVIRONMENTAL THINKING FOR THIRD YEARS

RELIGION AND WORLD PHILOSOPHIES FOR THIRD YEARS

DISSERTATION OR SPECIAL SUBJECT I

MIND AND LANGUAGE FOR THIRD YEARS

ETHICS FOR THIRD YEARS

DISSERTATION OR SPECIAL SUBJECT II

KNOWLEDGE SCIENCE AND PROOF FOR THIRD YEARS

PHILOSOPHY MEETS THE ARTS (THIRD YEAR MODULE)

Teaching and Learning, and Assessment

Teaching and Learning

Teaching combines interactive lectures, small-group seminars, and workshops, delivered by research-active philosophers and political scientists. Carefully curated reading lists and bespoke learning materials support your independent study between sessions. Guest speakers, field visits, and live political engagement bring contemporary challenges into the classroom throughout your degree. Regular academic advising and formative tasks help you reflect on your progress and develop as a thinker.

In year one, extra workshop hours on every philosophy module help you transition confidently into independent university-level learning.

In years two and four, seminars become more discussion-led and policy-focused, reflecting your growing expertise across both disciplines.

In year three, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a different learning environment at the partner university of your choice.

Assessment

The course uses a wide range of formats to help you develop and demonstrate the skills employers value most. Most modules include presentations or student-led debates alongside written work. Summative assessments include essays, policy briefs, project work, oral exams, and class tests, reflecting the dual analytical and practical focus of the degree.

In year one, assessments are designed to build your confidence with both philosophical writing and political analysis.

In year two, you'll take on more complex essays and policy briefs, developing your own informed voice across both disciplines.

In year three, you’ll complete a series of assessments at the partner university of your choice.

In year four, you may choose to write a dissertation, supervised one-to-one by an experienced researcher in their chosen area.

Entry Requirements

UKInternational

This course is open to

UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.

We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.

You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.

English and Mathematics

All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4 .

In place of Mathematics GCSE we can also consider Functional Skills Level 2 Mathematics.

We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.

Contextual Offers

UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes(opens in a new window).

Typical UK Entry Requirements

A levels

Contextual offer: BBC

Contextual offer: DMM

BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers.

Combinations of BTEC and A levels

Access to HE Diploma

Access to Humanities and Social Sciences Pathway. Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3.

Contextual Offer: Access to Humanities and Social Sciences Pathway. Pass Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 credits at Level 3.

T levels

Obtain an overall Merit.

Foundation Year Options:

If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes.

Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall.

Irish Leaving Certificate

3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3

Scottish Highers

AAABB or above.

A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.

Scottish Advanced Highers

BCC or above.

Deferred Entry

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.

Admissions Policy

Our Admissions Policy(opens in a new window) applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.

Progression

Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement, or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.

Typical International Entry Requirements

32 points overall

We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students(opens in a new window)

UEA International Study Centre

If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, UEA International Study Centre offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.

English Foreign Language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):

IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement

If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:

English language at UEA International Study Centre

Book a visit to discover more

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:

UK Students: £10,050

International Students: £24,250

We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.

Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).

Scholarships and Bursaries

We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.

Course Related Costs

Please see additional course fees for details of course-related costs.

How to Apply

Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.

UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.

Your application does not have to be completed all at once. Register or sign in to UCAS to get started. (opens in a new window)

Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.

The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.

View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information:

How to apply through UCAS(opens in a new window)

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