Philosophy and Law

University of Essex
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years LawPolicingPhilosophy

A-Level Entry

BBB

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,500

About this course

Moral, political and legal philosophy have implications for law, and philosophers can learn from lawyers too in various ways. Our course offers plenty of opportunity to study, not only what the law is, but also what the law ought to be.

You study topics including:

  • Ethics

  • Political philosophy

  • European philosophy (including critical theory, phenomenology, and existentialism)

  • Medicine and the law

  • Cybercrime

    Our School of Philosophy and Art History has been ranked in the Top 20 in the UK for research excellence (REF 2014, mainstream universities, THE 2014).

    At Essex we specialise in commercial law, public law, and human rights law. We are ranked 28th in the UK for Law in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2021) and we are top 20 in the UK for research excellence (REF 2014, mainstream universities, THE 2014).

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 120 points
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1136 Human resource managers and directors
    2463 Clergy
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    3520 Legal associate professionals
    2419 Legal professionals
    4214 Company secretaries and administrators

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Colchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Law, Policing, Philosophy
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,500