Our five-year BA Philosophy and Politics (including foundation year and year abroad), will be suitable for you if your academic qualifications do not yet meet our entrance requirements for the four-year version of this course and you want a programme that increases your subject knowledge as well as improves your academic skills in order to support your academic performance. This five-year course includes a foundation year (Year Zero), followed by a further three years of study, plus a study abroad year. During your Year Zero, you study three academic subjects relevant to your chosen course as well as a compulsory academic skills module. Some of the most fundamental questions about political life, its principles and ideals, are philosophical in character. Is it moral to go to war, or is it a necessity? What ethical implications are there in politics? What is the meaning of life? What are our fundamental rights? These are some of the key questions we consider. You'll be taught by academics in our School of Philosophy and Art History, all of whom are open-minded and have an exceptionally broad range of research interests. We have particular strengths in the areas of ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of religion, and European philosophy (including critical theory, phenomenology, and existentialism) - meaning you'll gain a thorough grounding in how philosophy and politics intertwined. You'll also be taught by our politics academics, some of who are renowned for their work advising the CIA on counter-terrorism and commentating on political events in national international media. You spend your third year studying abroad allowing you to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised.

Many of our courses offer a choice of optional modules to tailor your learning experience. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website.

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26 January 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.

Course code: LV2H

Institution code: E70

Campus Name: Colchester Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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UK and EU applicants: All applications for degree courses with a foundation year (Year Zero) will be considered individually, whether you • think you might not have the grades to enter the first year of a degree course; • have non-traditional qualifications or experience (e.g. you haven’t studied A-levels or a BTEC); • are returning to university after some time away from education; or • are looking for more support during the transition into university study. Mature applicants and non-traditional academic backgrounds: We welcome applications from mature students (over 21) and students with non-traditional academic backgrounds (might not have gone on from school to take level 3 qualifications). We will consider your educational and employment history, along with your personal statement and reference, to gain a rounded view of your suitability for the course.

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Student satisfaction : 40%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 90%

EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1

Fees will increase for each academic year of study.

Wivenhoe Park
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Colchester
CO4 3SQ