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Economics and Philosophy (with Year Abroad) BA (Hons)

University of Southampton

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site - Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This joint honours course examines far-reaching questions that have puzzled great thinkers for centuries, but are still relevant today. You'll explore human welfare and social justice, political ideals and economic realities. You'll study economics and philosophy abroad for a year to broaden your knowledge and experience, and graduate as a confident and independent self-starter equipped with the skills for a successful career.

Your A level results will determine which core or compulsory modules you'll need to take.

In your economics and philosophy degree with year abroad you can:

  • develop an understanding of philosophical questions such as ethics, reason and responsibility

  • study broad principles in economics as well as develop knowledge in your own specialist area, such as principles of finance, labour economics or econometrics

  • learn how to use your new skills to find employment and build a career as an economist

  • study abroad at one of our partner institutions

  • develop research and presentation skills

The learning activities for this course include the following:

  • lectures
  • classes and tutorials
  • coursework
  • individual and group projects
  • independent learning (studying on your own).

Careers

You'll graduate with a wide range of transferable skills such as research, critical thinking, analysis and team working, making you ready for a wide range of careers in economics and philosophy. Career skills are embedded at every stage of our courses and certain modules offer specific teaching in reasoning and communication.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 22,300per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB

Typical Offer: ABB including A Level Mathematics OR AAB and Grade 8 or 9 at GCSE Mathematics. If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: ABB including A Level Mathematics and grade A in the EPQBBB including Grade B in AS Level Mathematics and grade A in the EPQWe are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional informa

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University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Southampton is proud of its inclusive international community, welcoming over 10,000 students from more than 130 countries.
Southampton is a truly global university. It has 350+ student-led clubs and societies, which provide great opportunities to build intercultural skills.
Specialist careers support and 400+ paid internships and work experience opportunities prepare international students for their future in the global job market.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    29th out of 79 7

    14th out of 47

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    142 63%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    31st

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    44th

    22

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    137 65%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    9th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.30 83%

    11th

    4

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