BA Philosophy, Ethics and Sustainability ,with Year Abroad

University of Essex

United Kingdom, Colchester

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University of Essex

United Kingdom , Colchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

V5L8

Campuses

Colchester

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,500 / year(s)

Next Intake October-2026

BA Philosophy, Ethics and Sustainability ,with Year Abroad

About

Our BA in Philosophy, Ethics and Sustainability at Essex University is a course for anyone who wants to understand the environmental crises of today and play an active role in addressing them.

Philosophy provides you with the skills to analyse the environmental challenges we face and to creatively re-think our relationship to the non-human world. It ensures that you understand and respond appropriately to the ethical dimensions of environmental challenges, such as climate justice or animal ethics.

On this course, interdisciplinary modules such as “Addressing Global Sustainability Challenges” from Life Sciences enable you to make sense of the science behind these environmental challenges and to effectively cooperate with scientists in addressing these issues.

Our BA also includes Interdisciplinary Studies modules such as “Social Entrepreneurs, Sustainability and Community Action” and “Community Engagement: Group Projects or Global Challenges” that prepare you to get actively involved in tackling environmental challenges.

This course offers a Philosophy-led, interdisciplinary approach to sustainability and focuses on the existential questions of human life, providing a critical perspective on the social, political and economic challenges we are facing today.

We are involved in many exciting and interdisciplinary research projects, and have active links with other areas including Political Science, Law, Sociology and Psychoanalysis.We are 7th in the UK for research impact in philosophy (Grade Point Average, REF2021) and 9th for philosophy for overall positivity score (National Student Survey 2023, English Broad Discipline Institutions).

Our courses can also be taken as a four-year option including a year of study abroad.

Requirements

English Program Requirements

English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall, or specified score in another equivalent test that we accept. Details of English language requirements, including component scores, and the tests we accept for applicants who require a Student visa (excluding Nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries) can be found here If we accept the English component of an international qualification it will be included in the academic levels listed above for the relevant countries. English language shelf-life If you require a Student visa to study in the UK please see our immigration webpages for the latest Home Office guidance on English language qualifications. Pre-sessional English courses If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS. Pending English language qualifications You don’t need to achieve the required level before making your application, but it will be one of the conditions of your offer. If you cannot find the qualification that you have achieved or are pending, then please email ugquery@essex.ac.uk . Requirements for second and final year entry Different requirements apply for second and final year entry, and specified component grades are also required for applicants who require a visa to study in the UK. Details of English language requirements, including UK Visas and Immigration minimum component scores, and the tests we accept for applicants who require a Student visa (excluding Nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries) can be found here Additional Notes If you’re an international student, but do not meet the English language or academic requirements for direct admission to this degree, you could prepare and gain entry through a pathway course. Find out more about opportunities available to you at the University of Essex International College