Philosophy and Politics BA (Hons)
University of Kent
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 115 graduates of Philosophy and Politics BA (Hons) and other courses in Politics & International Relations at University of Kent for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Politics & International Relations.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Politics & International Relations
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Politics & International Relations at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £24500 | £30500 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £30000 | £21000 - £29000 | £25000 - £39000 |
All Politics & International Relations courses of University of Kent
Salary of all UK Graduates of Politics & International Relations
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25521 | £24295 | £29937 |
25-75 percentile range | £21809 - £30252 | £18759 - £30958 | £22486 - £40173 |
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Course Description
Why Study Philosophy and Politics at Kent?
- Leaders in the field: With 96% of Philosophy students at Kent who completed the National Student Survey 2022 were satisfied with the overall quality of their course and Philosophy at Kent being ranked 6th in the UK for research quality in The Complete University Guide 2023 - you will receive outstanding teaching delivered by world-leading academics.
- Your degree, your way: a wide range of courses and very few compulsory modules means you can tailor your degree to your own philosophical interests
- Boost your prospects: You can take a placement year or year abroad: study at one of our many partner universities around the globe, or boost your CV with a work placement
- Be part of a philosophical community: our friendly teaching staff include world-leading experts and we have regular debates, seminars and socials
- Kickstart your career: Your knowledge and understanding of reasoning and analytical approach to real work issues will make you really stand out to employers. You will be ready to think critically, and open up wider discourse and dialogues about the problems that matter the most to you. This means our graduates are ready to step into a career of limitless opportunities, so you can effect change in the places you want to see it.
- Expand your Horizons: In a competitive market, having something that differentiates you from the crowd is a real plus. This course provides the option to study abroad or work in industry for a year, demonstrating flexibility in your outlook and displaying enthusiasm and a drive to succeed in new environments.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Philosophy and Politics BA (Hons) at University of Kent
23% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
21% | Administrative occupations |
8% | Secretarial and related occupations |
7% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
6% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
4% | Sales occupations |
4% | Business and public service associate professionals |
3% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
3% | Media Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Politics & International Relations
All Politics & International Relations courses of University of Kent
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Philosophy and Politics BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £13500 | year 1 |
International | £18000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation.
Full-time fees for 2023/24 for international students are £21,900 for laboratory programmes and £18,000 for non-laboratory programmes
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of University of Kent in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Kent in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #27
- #151
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #31
- #294
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 24 university rankings of University of Kent
About University of Kent
The University of Kent is a publicly funded research university located in Kent, England. The university’s main campus is situated north of Canterbury, while its other campuses are found in Medway and Tonbridge in Kent. Additionally, the university operates postgraduate centres in Brussels, Athens, Rome and Paris.
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Student composition of University of Kent
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Kent by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13390
- postgraduates:
- 2820
- Total:
- 16210
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Philosophy (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | The University of Winchester | 82% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £16700 | 115 | Winchester | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy BA (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 94% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15950 | 108 | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | 91% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £23700 | 174 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy and Politics BA/BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | - | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £15950 | 114 | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy and Sociology (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 77% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £19500 | 122 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Politics, Philosophy and Economics with Placement Year BA (Hons) | York St John University | 79% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £14000 | 102 | York | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy BA (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 66% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £22680 | 163 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Nutrition and Philosophy & Ethics BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 47% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 113 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy and Politics BA (Hons) | University of Southampton | 76% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £22300 | 131 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy with Politics BA (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 82% | 4% | 8% | £9250 | £23800 | 137 | Egham | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023