Course Overview

This philosophy degree is taught by some of the country’s leading researchers with a passion for teaching. We provide a welcoming and supportive academic learning environment, and our teaching is driven by a focus on collaboration, discussion, and debate, which is also why many of our modules are team-taught. Unlike many other philosophy degrees, you will therefore have the opportunity to work with more than one of our lecturers on a module, bringing multiple perspectives to the classroom.

Our location in the heart of London means you can also take advantage of leading societies such as the Aristotelian Society, the Royal Institute of Philosophy, the London Aesthetics Forum, and the London Mind Group, ensuring you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to philosophical stimulation and community.

Our BA Philosophy provides you with a thorough grounding in the central areas of philosophy while giving you highly transferable skills such as:

• independent judgment

• critical thought

• the ability to analyze complex ideas and arguments.

Graduates can pursue career paths in education, research, politics, and journalism. Possible professions include:

• higher education lecturer

• civil service fast streamer

• local government officer

• newspaper journalist.

See the British Philosophical Association for more information on careers for Philosophy graduates.

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General Eligibility

UCAS TARIFF POINTS

96-128 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-ABB)

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.