BA Philosophy with Politics
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
BA in Politics and International Relations and Philosophy. Core topics include Research Methods and Policy Analysis. The degree comprises 75% Philosophy and 25% Politics. The programme draws on both the Anglo-American analytic and European philosophical traditions, and students complete an independent dissertation of 8,000–10,000 words in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB (Required subjects: We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4(C)) IB: 6,5,5 or a minimum of 32 points overall
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What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East of England: 10%
- London: 55%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Modern Philosophy
- Problems of Knowledge
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Philosophical Methods
- Issues in Ethics
- Introduction to Ancient Philosophy
- Introduction to Politics and Government
- Mind and World
- Kant
- Empiricism and Rationalism
- Contemporary Epistemology
- Ancient Ethics
- Philosophy of Psychiatry
- Philosophy of Medicine and Bioethics
- Medieval Philosophy
- Race, Gender and Queer Philosophy
- Understanding the European Union: Politics and Theory
- Democracy in Britain
- Contemporary Political Theory
- Modern Political Thought
- Introduction to Political Communication
- Politics Outside the West
- Philosophy Dissertation
- European Union Public Policy
- Radical Political Theory I: Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche
- Young People's Politics
- Leadership, Power and the British Prime Ministership
- Visual Politics
- American Political Development
- The Politics of Russia and Eastern Europe
- The Politics of International Development
- Issues in Democratic Theory
- Political Theories of Freedom
- Comparative Political Leadership
- Global Environmental Politics
- Parliamentary Studies
- Latin American Politics
- Freedom of Expression: Concepts and Controversies
- Social Diversity and Political Representation
- Politics of South Asia
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy with Politics at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £39,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy with Politics at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy with Politics at Royal Holloway, University of London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy with Politics at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy with Politics at Royal Holloway, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy with Politics at Royal Holloway, University of London?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.