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Philosophy BA Hons
Philosophy is the study of the most general and fundamental features of reality - including ourselves - and the knowledge and beliefs we have about that reality which are embodied in our concepts, theories
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
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Points of entry for Philosophy BA Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Philosophy and Religious Studies and Philosophy at The University of Manchester
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
A,B,B
Required subjects for Philosophy BA Hons at The University of Manchester
ABB
We do not accept two A/S Levels grades in place of one A Level.
Applicants must be studying at least one of the following A-level subjects: Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages.
We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept the combination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language.
We accept the Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS) as equivalent to an A-level if taken alongside two full A-levels from the list of acceptable subjects above.
Typical Contextual Offer: BBB
UCAS points for current students on Philosophy and Religious Studies and Philosophy at The University of Manchester
English language requirements
6.5
Additional details
With no less than 6 in any component.
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member6104414
18th March 24
Politics, Philosophy and Economics, BA Hons FullTime
Well planned out allowing for complex ideas to be explained in great detail read more
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26th February 24
Politics, Philosophy and Economics, BA Hons FullTime
Interesting topics but limited in terms of diversity. They offer a year abroad which is cool read more
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31st July 15
Politics, Philosophy and Economics, BA Hons FullTime
I find the combination and the lectures engaging and interesting. read more
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