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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
York St John University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Course overview
On this course we keep your learning relevant by focusing on issues we face today, from democracy to environmental impact, and on potential solutions to these problems. While investigating complex philosophical questions you will also gain practical, employable skills which can be applied to a wide range of careers. In your Economics modules you will investigate:
- Economic policy
- Factors affecting income, wealth and wellbeing in an economy
- Environmental economics
- How economic metrics can be used to measure and enhance happiness in society
While in Politics and Philosophy you will explore wide ranging topics such as:
- Social justice and inequality
- Globalisation and the changing role of the state
- Morality, evil and suffering
- Genetic engineering
- State security
- Responses to climate change
We make sure your learning is always practical and relevant by embedding field trips, live projects and experiments at every level of study. We have close links with businesses across the region, and you will regularly hear from high profile guest speakers. These connections also provide opportunities for networking, internships and work experience placements.
As with all of our Business courses, you have the option to go on a placement year between years 2 and 3 of your degree. You can also choose to study abroad for a semester at one of our partner universities.
As a Business School we are passionate about social responsibility and sustainability. These values and this commitment will be embedded throughout this course. We are a Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) signatory for the United Nations. Our mission is to develop your potential so that you can make a difference in society.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 14,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
University information
York St John University
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University League Table
101st
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Campus address
York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, York, YO31 7EX, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
73rd out of 79 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 215118 55%48th
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.33 83%5th
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