Philosophy BA
Course details for prospective students on our BA Philosophy undergraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham, UK.
- UCAS code: V500
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Challenge and change the status quo with the University of Birmingham's philosophy programmes. Dive deep into context, theory and real-world application as you use your voice to lead debates and address global challenges from a philosophical perspective.
Explore the arts and humanities alongside science disciplines and law
Check out our BASc Arts and Sciences or our BA Liberal Arts.
Meet the great minds of history and the present day on equal terms
At the University of Birmingham, you'll learn from world-class talent and explore fields as diverse as Metaphysics, Philosophy of Psychiatry, Epistemology, Ethics (including Bioethics, Global Justice and the Ethics of Non-Violence), Philosophy of Religion, and the Philosophy of Mind.
Why Study Philosophy at Birmingham?
- Focus on contemporary issues and societal application – at the University of Birmingham, the focus is on philosophy with real-world relevance, so you'll be delving into current topics such as mental health, sex, applied ethics, sustainability and more.
- Be part of a vibrant and enthusiastic community - Enjoy access to a student experience team who co-ordinates regular coffee mornings for staff and students, visiting speakers, specialist lectures, and a variety of trips
- Take your career to the next level – take advantage of our work-based placements and employability focused modules and enter the workplace with the skills required to shape the digital and creative agendas of the future.
My favourite thing about my course is how versatile it is. There is such a great choice of modules that you get to pick and choose so you can really focus the degree on what you’re interested in.
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10 international students can be awarded £3,000 toward tuition fees for year one entry.
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