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Philosophy - BA (Hons)

University of Southampton

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Avenue Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

About this courseOn this course, you’ll delve into the close study of the core areas of philosophy, such as ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and political philosophy. You’ll engage with some of the greatest minds in Western and non-Western philosophical traditions, and you’ll also apply philosophical thought to pressing practical issues, such as global poverty, climate change, animal ethics, sex and gender, and artificial intelligence. A degree in Philosophy cultivates a deep understanding of human existence, thought, morality, and the nature of reality. Graduates are equipped with impeccable analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills – valuable assets in virtually any profession. This is reflected in our Graduate Outcomes where 95% of our Philosophy graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2022/2023, published 2025)Key features of the course- Customize your degree, with a wide range of optional modules, within Philosophy and across other disciplines.- Benefit from small class sizes and personalized attention from lecturers and tutors, with a chance to explore your ideas in depth.- Explore Non-Western traditions of philosophy that are rarely taught in UK universities, such as Chinese and Indian philosophy.- Career skills are embedded at every stage of our courses - Access to the Southampton Ethics centre, nurturing inter-disciplinary research and outreach, and the Hartley Library, home to the University Archives & Special Collections.- Study and research through cutting-edge technology at the Digital Humanities facilities, such as virtual reality, 3D scanners and printers, and a 360 degree fully immersive audio-visual centre. Student SupportOur courses are taught by philosophy experts with an exceptional breadth of interests. We offer high number of contact hours on a wide range of programmes, with a focus on small-group teaching and one-on-one tuition. Beyond academics, you’ll have access to wellbeing resources, peer mentoring, and careers advice, all in a friendly, welcoming community.Further informationThe BA Philosophy is a three-year, full-time course at our Avenue Campus. You can also apply to add a year abroad or placement year, extending your degree to four years. For details, visit our course page.

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£ 25,500per year

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University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    Main Site - Highfield Campus, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Philosophy

    17th out of 45 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    128 64%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    29th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.34 84%

    11th

    4

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