Bristol,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Philosophy and Politics in Bristol United Kingdom | University of Bristol
University of Bristol
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Bristol United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,900
(c. USD31,981.79)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This program merges philosophical inquiry with political science and international relations studies, equipping students with skills highly relevant to today's interconnected world.
The Philosophy component covers foundational topics like Introduction to Philosophy, Logic and Critical Thinking, and Realism and Normativity, with opportunities for extended essay writing.
The Politics curriculum examines governmental systems, international affairs, and societal interactions, fostering analytical skills to assess diverse perspectives and methodologies.
Political studies focus on three core areas:
political theory
comparative government
international relations.
Initial coursework establishes fundamental knowledge, with increasing specialization options in later years.
Final-year students select from Bristol-exclusive modules reflecting faculty expertise, spanning political theory, international affairs, political economy, gender studies, and conflict analysis. The program emphasizes research development, featuring mandatory first-year training and optional thesis work in the concluding year.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A-level standard offer
AAA including an essay-based subject
Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art & Design (all pathways), Business Studies, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Film, French, Geography, German, Government and Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Italian, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Performance, Philosophy, Politics, Portuguese, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Social Care, Social Policy, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre Studies and Welsh.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject
Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art & Design (all pathways), Business Studies, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Film, French, Geography, German, Government and Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Italian, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Performance, Philosophy, Politics, Portuguese, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Social Care, Social Policy, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre Studies and Welsh.
IELTS Academic (at a test centre or online)-7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills
TOEFL iBT and TOEFL at Home- 95 overall with R22, L21, S23, W24
AAA including an essay-based subject
Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art & Design (all pathways), Business Studies, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Film, French, Geography, German, Government and Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Italian, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Performance, Philosophy, Politics, Portuguese, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Social Care, Social Policy, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre Studies and Welsh.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject
Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art & Design (all pathways), Business Studies, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Film, French, Geography, German, Government and Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Italian, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Performance, Philosophy, Politics, Portuguese, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Social Care, Social Policy, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre Studies and Welsh.
IELTS Academic (at a test centre or online)-7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills
TOEFL iBT and TOEFL at Home- 95 overall with R22, L21, S23, W24
Tuition
GBP
23,900