Philosophy and History (BA)

A Philosophy and History degree at Southampton gives you the chance to explore the events and ideas that continue to shape our world. You'll explore some of the biggest questions of philosophy: Is there a god? What is morality? Can there be objective facts in ethics and politics? How should we think about global poverty or sexual morality? As a history student, you'll be able to develop your own interpretations of disputed narratives across a wide range of periods, from Alexander the Great to New World slavery and the Space Age, and many specialist areas including East and Central European history, South East Asian history and Jewish history. Strengths of the degree are a wide choice of topics in the history of philosophy, including non-Western philosophical traditions, and an exceptional diversity of options to choose from in both subjects. You’ll be taught in small groups in a relaxed and friendly environment. You'll benefit from the expertise of academic staff whose research feeds d

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

International students: £25,500 per year

UK students: £9,535 per year

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

International: £25,500 per year

September 2025

Apply via UCAS by (equal consideration deadline)

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