BA (Hons) Philosophy (Including Foundation Year)
at Essex University, Colchester

3.5 /5

(21 Reviews)

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BA (Hons) Philosophy (Including Foundation Year)
at
Essex University
Overview

BA (Hons) Philosophy (Including Foundation Year) offered at University of Essex is a UG course, which is considered the top-ranked course across the university and the country. Students who want to apply, can take up the course within the duration of 4 years. International students applying at for this course need to submit the necessary documents as per the department and the course. International students need to submit qualification proofs along with test scores of exams including IELTS, TOEFL and PTE. The University of Essex tuition fee for BA (Hons) Philosophy (Including Foundation Year) for the first-year international student is Pound 20,475 (INR 2,647,418). In addition to the tuition fees students need to look into other various factors that are necessary to manage their stay during the study at the university, which include the other necessary costs like:

Accommodation costs
Hostel fees
Food
Books
Supplies
Utilities, etc.

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹26.08 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

BA (Hons) Philosophy (Including Foundation Year)

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BA (Hons) Philosophy (Including Foundation Year)
at
Essex University
Fees

Students are required to pay the first-year tuition fee as per the University of Essex BA (Hons) Philosophy (Including Foundation Year) fee structure. In addition to tuition costs students should budget for

housing
food
other utilities

The overall cost may vary depending on additional charges imposed by University of Essex. Students have to pay a total first-year tuition fee of Pound 20,475 (INR 2,647,418) for University of Essex. Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakdown of the University of Essex BA (Hons) Philosophy (Including Foundation Year).

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 26,07,647

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 127.35759 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 8ᵗʰ July 2026

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BA (Hons) Philosophy (Including Foundation Year)
at
Essex University
Entry Requirements

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Applicants must have passed the 12th grade.

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PTE

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BA (Hons) Philosophy (Including Foundation Year)
at
Essex University
Rankings

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University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#18	Politics The Guardian, 2027
#38	Sociology The Complete University Guide, 2027

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University of Essex
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.5/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

48% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Sporty

Easy going

Internships2.4

Part time work3.1

Post study jobs3

Quality of faculty4.1

Student Life4.5

Value for money3.5

Public transportation4.1

Safety4.4

Indian Food3.2

Permanent Immigration2.8

Anonymous

MSc Management (International) - Batch of 2025

2.9

Good environment, good faculties

Tips: There was a scholarship for international students for £4000 My university was fine and the course structure was good as well. The student communities were helpful especially for international students. The classes were structured well and useful.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 700

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026Read more

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Master of Business Administration (Essex MBA) - Batch of 2025

4.4

Study abroad is not just about curriculum but experiencing a new life

Tips: Check for eligible and available scholarships before joining. It was a huge cultural shift from India, as the UK has quieter evenings and all the shops shut early. The university has a huge campus and has all the necessary amenities and services. No quick commerce, so it was mandatory to stock essentials.

Likes (Student Life): An MBA was all about lectures, presentations, and networking. It was fun to meet people from diverse backgrounds. People in my batch had a good amount of industry experience, so it was a great knowledge-sharing environment. I was a part of the Students' Union, where a lot of campus events took place, and we organized the majority of them.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Limited veg food options are available within campus, and the restaurants that do serve veg food are off campus in the town center, which is a bit far. Hence, I mostly prefer cooking by myself. It is mandatory to learn cooking as well because food delivery options are limited and not available 24x7 like in India.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 850

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 35000

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026Read more

Anonymous

Master of Business Administration (Essex MBA) - Batch of 2025

3.9

Beautiful fun loving and nostalgic

Tips: Before you actually arrive at Essex, you definitely want to sort out your housing and figure out how you're getting around. The Colchester campus is pretty unique because it’s built around these massive concrete squares, and honestly, it is incredibly easy to get completely lost during your first week. You’ll save yourself a massive headache if you pull up the campus map early and get a feel for where your lecture halls actually are. It’s also a really smart move to download your module syllabus and timetable the second they go live so you aren't scrambling and missing classes right off the bat. Outside of campus, make sure you explore the town of Colchester itself. It’s actually Britain's oldest recorded town, so it has a cool historic vibe, but you'll want to figure out the bus routes from campus into the town center early on so you know where the best food spots, supermarkets, and pubs are.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 950

Prepping time for classes36 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 100650

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Data Science and its Applications - Batch of 2025

2.2

Lovely campus good facilities

Tips: They actually have scholarships for anyone who cleared their HSC with over 60%, but just heads up—you also need to score really well in English to qualify. The info I got was solid, but honestly, the whole study abroad scene in the UK is a bit of a mess right now. With all the recent law changes and them cutting back on post-study work (PSW) visas, it’s getting tricky. You definitely need to do your homework and research everything thoroughly before making a move.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1500

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 19 May 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc. in Accounting and Financial Management - Batch of 2024

3.5

Great opportunity for students.

Tips: Better to get accommodation in university so you get a good connection with university students and professors, so easy to communicate and better internships and assignments help. You can apply for hardship funds of 1000 GBP for you to live in the UK.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1125

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 29675

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026Read more

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