Politics and Philosophy BA (Hons)

University of Sussex

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Sussex

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

LVF5

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Politics and Philosophy BA (Hons)

About

Study in Brighton – one of the UK’s most politically diverse cities – and explore ideas around political power, stability and change.

You’ll learn from experts in topics ranging from political corruption to continental philosophy. This helps you to link analysis of modern political issues with philosophy.

You’ll also benefit from regular political debates featuring guest speakers. There are also opportunities to present at our annual philosophical conference.

Internship

As a final-year student, you can apply for a competitive internship with a Westminster MP.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typical offer

34 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

English Program Requirements

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Check your IELTS qualification meets all of our language requirements

Find out more about IELTS

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We do not accept IELTS Online.

Career

Careers

By taking a Politics and Philosophy BA you will gain the knowledge, analytical and practical skills for a career in politics, management or to go onto further study.

You could go into roles such as:

parliamentary or think-tank researcher in the UK and UN civil services
campaign manager for pressure groups or non-governmental organisations
press or communications officer.

Outside the classroom, you can join our Philosophy Society, where you can get involved in philosophical debates, attend talks by visiting speakers and network with other philosophy students.