Overview

You will study moral and political philosophy, ethics, justice and society, British politics and public policy, political economy, globalisation, micro- and macro-economics, econometrics, and environmental and resource economics.

The degree structure, with an extensive range of final year optional modules, gives you plenty of scope to tailor your studies to your particular interests, career goals, or ambitions for postgraduate study.

You have the option of spending a semester abroad, broadening your skills and experience at one of our partner universities.

Career

The Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Hons) programme from Swansea University opens the door to a wide range of exciting careers in sectors including:

government and politics

humanitarian organisations

business

media and public relations

law

public services

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Globalisation
Philosophy and the Enlightenment
Contemporary Moral Controversies
Philosophy of Mind and Emotion.
The History of Political Thought

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-09 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Philosophy Political Science View 664 other Bachelors in Political Science in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Our standard entry requirement is BBB (UCAS tariff points 120) or equivalent. All offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. We also accept a range of advanced level qualifications including: International Baccalaureate 32; Welsh Baccalaureate - grade equivalent to A-level; Access to Higher Education and Open University qualifications, and Extended Project.

Tuition Fee

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International

19350 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19350 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Swansea

727 - 1379 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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