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Our BA Philosophy with Business Management program stimulates intellectual growth while encouraging critical thinking. You'll examine concepts more profoundly and reassess conventional beliefs while developing organizational leadership abilities and insights into today's intricate business landscape. At Essex, we ground philosophy in real-world concerns - existential dilemmas, societal challenges, and political debates. We connect philosophical inquiry with diverse fields including politics, culture, law, healthcare, and arts, applying it to pressing matters like economic ethics and healthcare policies. This combined degree exposes you to multifaceted philosophical questions while establishing management fundamentals. Key study areas include:CapitalismEthicsPolitical philosophyExistentialism and PhenomenologyHuman Resource ManagementOrganizationsMarketingRanked 7th nationally for philosophical research impact (REF2021), we collaborate across disciplines like Political Science, Law, Sociology, and Art History. Essex leads the UK in entrepreneurial activity, and our program equips you to launch valuable business ventures with global market awareness. Join Essex Business School's vibrant network of 2,000+ international scholars and innovators.International OpportunitiesExpand your horizons through our study abroad options. Spend a term or year at partner institutions worldwide (four-year program option). This cultural and academic immersion demonstrates adaptability to future employers. Full-year participants pay just 15% standard tuition.Alternatively, undertake a professional placement year (three-year program option), applying classroom knowledge in real workplaces while discovering career possibilities. You'll receive departmental and career support to secure placements, paying only 20% tuition during this practical year.
A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels, including B in one essay based subject.
BTEC: DDM - DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. 
Combined qualifications on the UCAS tariff: 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent. 
IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554.
IB Career-related Programme: We consider combinations of IB Diploma Programme courses with BTECs or other qualifications. 
QAA-approved Access to HE Diploma: 6 level 3 credits at Distinction and 39 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided
T-levels: We consider T-levels on a case-by-case basis, depending on subject studied. The offer for most courses is Distinction overall. Depending on the course applied for there may be additional requirements, which may include a specific grade in the Core.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing