University of York has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Learn about the foundations of thought and political theory, build the understanding and analytical skills valued by top employers and prepare to shape the world. Studying Philosophy and Politics you'll develop an understanding not only of political theory but of the ancient and modern philosophical debates that drive political ideals. What is freedom, without the power to act? By what right do our rulers govern? What makes a society good and is ethical governance even possible? You'll learn with a diverse and international student body and with opportunities to study abroad you can develop a truly global perspective. Our active Club of Politics, Economics and Philosophy (PEP) encourages debate beyond the classroom, and employers value the skills you will develop in thinking across boundaries and engaging critically with a range of material.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- VL52
- Institution code:
- Y50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 9 credits
Scottish Higher
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 35 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A - B
Extended Project - C
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDD
T Level
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/ba-philosophy-politics/
English language requirements
Undergraduate English Language requirements
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/entry/english-language/
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £23700 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £23700 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please note these fees are for 2024 entry. Fees for 2025 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible.
For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/
Provider information
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD