Philosophy with Human Rights (Including Placement Year)

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Philosophy with Human Rights (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our course brings philosophy together with one of its most powerful practical ideas: that all human beings have the same rights, which is an idea that dominates the modern world. We provide a grounding in philosophy and also involve the study of human rights from the perspectives of philosophy, politics, law and sociology. You study topics including: - Ethics - Philosophy of religion - Global distributive justice and human rights - The protection of human rights in the UK - Freedom of thought and expression Our School of Philosophy and Art History has been ranked in the Top ... International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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