Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Philosophy and Politics with a Year Abroad course at University of East Anglia.
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A,B,B
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Most popular A-levels studied
The Philosophy and Politics with a Year Abroad course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | B |
| English Literature | A |
| History | A |
| Mathematics | D |
| Philosophy | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Government and Politics | B |
| History | C |
| Economics | B |
| Sociology | B |
| Psychology | C |
UCAS code: LV5A
Here's what University of East Anglia says about its Philosophy and Politics with a Year Abroad course.
Overview
Politics and philosophy are deeply interconnected – one deals with how we organise society, the other with the fundamental ideas that shape our world. At UEA, our BA Philosophy and Politics degree equips you to analyse complex social challenges from both perspectives.
Working alongside world experts, you'll tackle pressing contemporary issues like democratic reform, environmental justice, and media regulation. This combination of disciplines will develop your ability to think critically about political systems while understanding the philosophical principles that underpin them.
Our flexible programme allows you to engage equally with both subjects while tailoring your studies toward your specific interests. Through dynamic lectures and interactive seminars, you'll refine your ability to construct compelling arguments and defend your vision for social change.
Beyond the classroom, you'll have opportunities to put theory into practice. Join our student-led Politics on Wednesday (POW) series, contribute to the Eastminster politics blog, or participate in debates organised by our active Philosophy and Politics societies. These experiences will connect you with like-minded peers who share your passion for understanding and reshaping society.
The skills you'll develop—critical thinking, persuasive communication, ethical reasoning, and political analysis—are highly valued across diverse professional fields. Graduates regularly pursue successful careers in government, the Civil Service, consultancy, non-governmental organisations, and public relations.
By combining philosophical rigour with political engagement, you'll graduate prepared not just for a career, but for meaningful participation in addressing society's most important challenges.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Source: University of East Anglia
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies
Location
Main Site | Norwich
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Philosophy
• Politics
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| International | £23,100 per year |
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Overall id say that the inversity is okay, the course is good however the lectuerers arent the best and often times lectures feel quite pointless. Things cost a lot here too, with the laundrette and shop being very overpriced making it hard to budget money easily. However, the camous looks quite nic...
1 year ago
Uni life is very fun. You get to spend time with your friends and they're always there so you don't get bored. Norwich is a very average city but again you get used to it and it's also very historic
1 year ago
Cost of living is hard personally but you get used to it. It depends on how you manage your money
1 year ago
The student union are there all the time and are very supportive. They practically run the university and make it seem amazing. They run events almost every day and week and make the uni thrive.
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I haven't had any issues but they're supportive and available when u need them
1 year ago
Accommodation is definitely good and like a hotel. The library is open 24/7 and the campus kitchen has very good food. My room is amazing I opted for en suite room which is better than others. We share a kitchen which is ok as it can get dirty quickly. But other than that all is good
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Philosophy and Politics with a Year Abroad course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
72%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
69%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
64%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
81%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
low
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
84%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
low
Student voice
70%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
43%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
69%
low
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Teaching on my course
87%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
77%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
60%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
96%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
69%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
58%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
66%
low
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
72%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
low
How well organised is your course?
71%
low
Learning resources
79%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
74%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
73%
low
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
57%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
46%
low
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
med
The Philosophy and Politics with a Year Abroad course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
The Philosophy and Politics with a Year Abroad course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of East Anglia graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
56%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
55%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
17%
Business and public service associate professionals
16%
Administrative occupations
8%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
7%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
The Philosophy and Politics with a Year Abroad course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of East Anglia graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£31k
Third year after graduation
£31.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£27.7k
Third year after graduation
£29.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Philosophy and Politics with a Year Abroad.
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