BA Philosophy
About this course
BA in Philosophy, a philosophy degree focused on the study of historical traditions, logic, and contemporary ethical frameworks. Core topics include Research Methods. The curriculum spans three academic years and incorporates foundational historical surveys alongside advanced specialized study. The first year covers core foundations through Ancient Greek Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, Knowledge and Reality, and Introduction to Logic 1. The second year introduces optional modules covering historical and contemporary themes, such as The Dialogues of Plato, Nietzsche, and Philosophy of Science 1. The final year offers further specialization through options including Advanced Class in the Philosophy of Mind, The Philosophy and Ethics of Climate Change, and Early Wittgenstein. Students may also choose to undertake a Philosophy Dissertation or a Guided Research Module in their final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 38 points (A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5.)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 46%: 153 offers from 333 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- 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 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 63%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 8%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Ancient Greek Philosophy
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Knowledge and Reality
- Introduction to Logic 2
- Introduction to Logic 1
- Introduction to Moral Philosophy
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Philosophical Study Skills: Reading, Understanding and Essay Writing
- The Dialogues of Plato
- Stoics, Epicureans and Sceptics
- Moral Education in Ancient Greek Philosophical Sources
- German Political and Social Thought
- Nietzsche
- Why Democracy? Justifications, Critiques and Contemporary Challenges
- Ethics and Society
- Philosophy of Economics
- Philosophy of Science 1
- Philosophy of Science 2
- Philosophy Dissertation
- Guided Research Module
- Advanced Tutorials
- Truth, Facts and Properties
- Advanced Class in the Philosophy of Mind
- The Philosophy and Ethics of Climate Change
- Matters of Life and Death
- Making Sense of the Senses
- Early Wittgenstein
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy at University College London earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £59,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy at University College London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy at University College London?
91% 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 University College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 166 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Philosophy at University College London?
46% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 153 offers from 333 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy at University College London?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.