Philosophy, Politics and Law
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 28 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Explore the intersections of philosophy, politics, and law. You’ll gain the analytical, ethical, and legal skills you need to make real-world impact and understand contemporary issues.
With opportunities for tailored research, a professional development module, and international study experiences, our BA Philosophy, Politics and Law readies you for success in a variety of job roles and industries. You’ll be encouraged to take innovative and creative approaches to research, lending fresh and diverse perspective to political and philosophical traditions, ethical frameworks, and legal principles.
Bringing together the best of the School of Social Policy, our prestigious Philosophy Department, and the Birmingham Law School, this interdisciplinary degree offers a wide range of specialist modules in politics, philosophy and law taught by expert academics.
Why study this course?
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Develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills, preparing you for careers in public affairs; NGO and non-profit organisations; journalism and the media; international relations; legal professions, and public policy.
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Our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER) gives Birmingham students the edge. With our opportunities to build practical skills, confidence and employability, you'll stand out in a competitive jobs market.
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Lead the discourse in a department at the forefront of philosophical discussion and debate.
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Shape your studies with a unique mix of philosophical analysis, political theory, and legal frameworks, alongside independent research projects.
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Learn from world-class academics, and benefit from their personalised guidance. Receive skill and career development through seminars, supervision, and strong departmental support throughout your studies.
11th in the UK for Philosophy in the Complete University Guide 2025
9th in the UK for research power in Politics and International studies, REF 2021
Modules
First-year modules cover a broad base of the subject and are designed to introduce you to ways of studying at university. By the final year the modules you take will become more specialised and reflect the research expertise of the academic staff. More detailed module information can be found on the course page.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 28 September 2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- VM51
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- VM51
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
A level AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD.
BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A level.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A level.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 32 points
6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
Contextual admissions
The most common grades on entry for this course are below our standard offer. These include students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.
Historical entry grades data
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It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The Government has yet to confirm the tuition fees payable by Home students for 2026/27 and subsequent years. The provisional tuition fee shown above relates to the academic year 2025/26. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees without delay.
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
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