BAEconomics and Philosophy

Study location	United Kingdom, Southampton
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA
Course code	VL51

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Mathematics at grade B The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in Reading and Writing, 6.0 in Listening and Speaking) CAE before January 2015: level C CAE after January 2015: 176 points overall with no component less than 176

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	southampton.ac.uk/..cs_and_philosophy.page

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

You can choose between a number of ‘pathways’ through the degree, to reflect your background and interests.

Module choices in year one are dependent on whether you have studied economics at A level. Eight modules are studied each year, with four in each semester. During year three you will study a dissertation, equivalent to two modules, which is a piece of independent research on a topic of your choice spread over both semesters.

You may also combine single Honours Economics with a minor subject. You apply for the BSc. Economics programme and only have to decide if you want to do a minor once you arrive. You can drop the minor subject at any time. The minor consists of five modules from a particular structured pathway. Usually the minor begins in the second semester of first year. The degree title becomes BSc. Economics with (insert name of minor).

Minors will be offered in:
American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Creative Writing, Criminology, Demography, Education, English Literature, Film Studies, Geography, History, International Relations, Jewish History and Culture, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Music, Politics, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology and Sustainability.

Career opportunities

What can you do with a Philosophy and Economics degree? Almost anything! That’s because Philosophy and Economics teach you not what to think, but how to think. This is, as a Times report on Philosophy put it, “the ultimate transferable work skill”.

Students have gone on to succeed in a dazzling range of careers, including business, law, medicine, journalism, teaching, IT, the civil service, advertising, film and television, and finance.

During your degree you will learn skills such as:

Critical thinking
Analysis
Clear oral and written communication
Mental agility
The ability to appreciate different points of view
Working in groups

Career skills are embedded throughout every stage of the course and are developed at every moment of study. Certain modules offer specific teaching in reasoning and communications skills. In addition, there are work experience opportunities to help you understand how your transferable skills apply in the workplace.