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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Philosophy and Politics with a Year Abroad

Entry requirements

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.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

Contextual offer: BBC

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.

Politics
Philosophy
SubjectGrade
Religious StudiesB
English LiteratureA
HistoryA
MathematicsD
PhilosophyC
SubjectGrade
Government and PoliticsB
HistoryC
EconomicsB
SociologyB
PsychologyC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

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

Course details

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

Tuition fees

LocationFees
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

University of East Anglia student reviews

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Based on 120 reviews from University of East Anglia's students and alumni
5 star
39%
4 star
41%
3 star
15%
2 star
4%
1 star
1%
All reviews

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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...

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Foundation year student

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

University life

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Cost of living is hard personally but you get used to it. It depends on how you manage your money

Finance

Foundation year student

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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Student Union

Foundation year student

1 year ago

I haven't had any issues but they're supportive and available when u need them

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Support

Foundation year student

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

(5)
Facilities

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East Anglia

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

Politics
Philosophy

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

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

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

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

93%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

76%

low

How well organised is your course?

79%

med

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

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

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

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

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

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

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

91%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

74%

low

How well organised is your course?

71%

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

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

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

Student information

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.

Politics
Philosophy
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female34%Male64%Other2%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above82%
Number of students125
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female37%Male61%Other2%
Where students come from
International7%UK93%
Student performance
2:1 or above82%
Number of students325
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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.

Politics
Philosophy

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

Earnings after graduation

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.

Politics
Philosophy and religious studies

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.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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