BASS Philosophy and Politics / Overview

Year of entry: 2024

Degree awarded
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Duration
3 or 4 years
Typical A-level offer
ABB
Typical contextual A-level offer
BBB
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Refugee/care-experienced offer
Applicants who have been in local authority care for more than three months or have refugee status may be eligible for an offer two grades below the standard requirements.
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Typical International Baccalaureate offer

6,5,5 at Higher level, 34 points overall.

For this programme of study we will accept: Mathematics: analysis and approaches or Mathematics: applications and interpretation at SL or HL

Full entry requirements

How to apply
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Sustainable Development Goals

Find out how this course aligns to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including learning which relates to:

  • Goal 1: No poverty
UCAS course code
VL52
UCAS institution code
M20

Course overview

  • Research answers to the fundamental questions in life, developing strong independent thinking and analysis skills.
  • Debate difficult and delicate issues, ethics and morals, and discuss engaging, real-world research.
  • Enjoy studying abroad or a professional placement on a four-year optional course.
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Fees

Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2024 will be 青瓜视频9,250 per annum. Tuition fees for international students will be 青瓜视频25,000 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.

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Scholarships/sponsorships

Scholarships and bursaries, including the Manchester Bursary , are available to eligible home/EU students.

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity. At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.

Led by our innovative research, our teaching ensures that all our graduates are empowered, inspired and equipped to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world.

To illustrate how our teaching will empower you as a change maker, we've highlighted the key SDGs that our courses address.

  • Goal 1: No poverty

    End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Contact details

School/Faculty
Contact name
Social Sciences Undergraduate Admissions
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 306 0100
Email
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