Politics and Philosophy BA
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We are still accepting applications for 2018 entry
Politics and Philosophy go together very well as a dual degree and make an excellent combination of the practical and the theoretical. You will learn about politics as it actually happens in the real world, but at the same time you will explore political theories and philosophies and the conceptions of human nature and society that underpin them. Combining Politics with Philosophy gives you a chance to explore the ideas behind political theorising.
In Politics, teaching covers a wide range of topics, including international relations, governance and public policy, political theory, and comparative politics. The geographical areas covered include Europe (Central, Southern, and Eastern Europe and the European Union), the Americas, South Asia, and Africa.
In the first year you take the core module Analysing Politics along with two further modules. In the second and third years you deepen your subject knowledge by taking further core and optional modules, followed by a project module or a dissertation. Find out more about the Politics side of the course, including Politics modules.
The Philosophy department offers an exciting range of modules taught by researchers who are experts in their field. You can develop your understanding of the key areas of philosophy, such as ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of mind, theory of knowledge, metaphysics, and logic. We also offer modules on major figures in the history of philosophy, including Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Hegel.
The Philosophy side of the degree is highly flexible, with no required modules. Dual students have exactly the same choice of modules as single honours Philosophy students. Philosophy modules
You can also change on to the following variations on the dual Politics and Philosophy BA from the end of Level 2 if you wish:
- BA Politics and Philosophy with International Experience (Study)
- BA Politics and Philosophy with International Experience (Employment)
- BA Politics and Philosophy with International Experience (Study and Employment)
Student Profile
BA Politics and Philosophy student João Areal Neto tells us about his course and what he likes about Sheffield.
More information
More information on Politics and Philosophy BA is available on the University 2019 prospectus. Information about teaching and learning can be found under the "learning and assessment" tab: University 2019 prospectus.
For 2018 entry, see the University 2018 prospectus.
More information on studying in the Department of Philosophy
Entry requirements for 2019
Our typical entry requirements are:
- A Levels: AAB
- International Baccalaureate: 34
- Scottish Highers: AAAAB
We can also accept other qualifications: Other entry requirements for Politics and Philosophy BA
Other requirements:
GCSE Maths grade 4 or grade C or equivalent
English language requirements
International students need an overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
If you have a question about your qualifications, please email katie.hunter@sheffield.ac.uk.
Tuition Fees
Disability and Support
We welcome applications from disabled students and students with a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
- Support is available from the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service
- Information for disabled applicants
If you'd like any more information, or have any questions, please contact us.