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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VL52
Philosophy and Politics
University of ExeterDevon, England
3 yearsDuration
£24,950Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Exeter, the BA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Devon, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. - You’ll learn how to apply analytical-philosophical skills to the study of political events and theories - Studying Philosophy will give you the opportunity to discuss long-standing questions about the nature of knowledge, science, reality, ethics, art and beauty, the mind-body relationship, the meaning of life and more - Our broad range of optional modules in your second and third years gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions - The Philosophy and Politics student societies will give you the chance to make friends, attend socials and sem... International tuition fees are £24,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Political Philosophy
Epistemology and Knowledge
Ethics and Moral Theory
History of Political Thought
Logic and Critical Reasoning
Metaphysics and Reality
Contemporary Political Theory
Philosophy of Science
UCAS Code:VL52
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB Excluding General Studies |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points Applicants will be considered with IB 34 OR 665 in three Higher Level subjects. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£24,950
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£74,850
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.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Exeter
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,500 | £28,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £29,500 | £39,000 |
| 5 years | £32,500 | £41,000 | £59,000 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 52% above UK average salary
This course
£41,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £11,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
62%Working
11%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
76%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
94%Learning opportunities
78%Assessment and feedback
81%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
88%Learning resources
86%Student voice
78%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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