Philosophy with Human Rights

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

Our course brings philosophy together with one of its most powerful practical ideas: that all human beings have the same rights, which is an idea that dominates the modern world. We provide a grounding in philosophy and also involve the study of human rights from the perspectives of philosophy, politics, law and sociology.

You study topics including:

  • Ethics

  • Philosophy of religion

  • Global distributive justice and human rights

  • The protection of human rights in the UK

  • Freedom of thought and expression

    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 business law, public law, criminal justice, health law, law and technology, socio-legal studies 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
    2229 Therapy professionals
    4214 Company secretaries and administrators
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations
    3520 Legal associate professionals

    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