Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate
Durham University · Undergraduate
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Offered by Durham University, the BA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course details Studying BA Philosophy and Politics will allow you to develop critical capacities and gain insight into how political theories, organisations and communities work. You will learn skills from both subjects that employers value, including how to analyse evidence, assess experts’ arguments, work collaboratively to solve difficult problems, and write with clarity and precision. Rather than learning a body of work, the philosophical element of your degree will equip you with the reasoning skills needed to formulate, present, defend and criticise philosophical and political pos... International tuition fees are £28,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | AAA Specific subjects/grades required for entry: An A level social science or humanities subject at grade A. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points 666 in higher level subjects, including a social sciences or humanities subject. |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£28,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £31,000 | £37,500 |
| 3 years | £28,000 | £34,000 | £42,500 |
| 5 years | £36,000 | £48,000 | £63,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £14,000 from year 3 to year 5
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Durham University · Undergraduate
Durham University · Undergraduate
Durham University · Undergraduate
Durham University · Undergraduate
Durham University · Undergraduate

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