BA Philosophy
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 99%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 99%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 210 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 36%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy at Oxford Brookes University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £38,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy at Oxford Brookes University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy at Oxford Brookes University?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy at Oxford Brookes University?
The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy at Oxford Brookes University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy at Oxford Brookes University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.