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Philosophy and History with Employment Experience

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time with year in industry
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses

Course summary

By combining the study of two complementary subjects, you will develop analytical and reasoning skills while deepening your knowledge of philosophy and history across different time periods and countries
You’ll learn how to develop your own views and assess other historians’ and philosophers’ takes on issues and topics
Our broad range of optional modules in your second and third years gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions
The Philosophy and History student societies will give you the chance to make friends, attend socials and seminars and hear from guest speakers
Get ready for your future career by developing a range of skills valued by a wide range of employers from the media to teaching and the public, private and charity sectors.
Professional placement available in the UK or abroad.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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.

Application codes

Course code:
VV52
Institution code:
E84
Campus name:
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAB

Excluding General Studies

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. Please also see our GCSE requirements

Scottish Higher - AAABB

Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points

Applicants will be considered with IB 34 OR 665 in three Higher Level subjects.

English language requirements

GCSE English Language with a minimum pass of Grade C or 4.

For further details on our English Language requirements please visit our website. http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications/entry/#english-language

Contextual admissions

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Learn more on the University of Exeter website

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Channel Islands£9790Year 1
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
EU£24950Year 1
International£24950Year 1

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

For full details regarding tuition fee and other costings, see: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/money/fees/

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