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BA Philosophy, Politics and Society

Radboud University (Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies) · Nijmegen, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOOpen entryNo subject requirementsCompatibility check
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

An English-taught philosophy degree focused on politics and society: year one covers the history of philosophy, political philosophy, ethics and other core areas, and years two and three use thematic modules such as global justice, human rights, digital technology and ecological challenges, ending with a thesis.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Leaving Certificate (Established) with at least 6 subjects: at least H5 in 2 Higher Level subjects and at least O6 or H7 in the other 4, plus a minimum of 350 CAO points. (Published rule for 2026-27 entry; confirm for 2027.)
  • No specific subject requirements are listed for international applicants; diplomas are assessed individually. A Leaving Cert from a school where English was the only language of instruction should exempt you from an English test; otherwise IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90 or Cambridge C1/C2.

How to apply

  1. Apply on StudielinkApplications normally open 1 October. Apply by 1 May 2027 to get housing help (confirm 2027 dates).
  2. Upload documentsUpload your Leaving Cert results (or predicted grades) in OSIRIS Application within 56 days.
  3. Study Compatibility CheckComplete the compulsory online questionnaire about your expectations of the programme.
  4. Admission decisionRadboud aims to decide about 3 weeks after your documents are complete: unconditional, conditional (pending final results) or rejection.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027 if you want housing help; otherwise check the final EU/EEA deadline with Radboud (based on 2026 dates).

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityNijmegen
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official Radboud University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Deadlines shown on the site were still for 2026 entry and the Irish rule is from the 2026-27 list; confirm with Radboud before applying. Always confirm details with the university before applying.