World of opportunities
Congratulations on becoming an offer-holder in Philosophy at The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ.
We are one of the largest philosophy departments in the country with a wide range of specialisms, where you will gain important transferable skills.
Explore your interests, learn from experts and unlock a world of opportunities.
Graduate prospects
Recent Philosophy graduates are working with employers including Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ City Council. Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds TSB, Foreign and the Commonwealth Office.
Lively community
Join a lively student community with societies that host debates, discussion groups and socials.
Your next steps
Accept your offer
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Your questions
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Explore Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ
Our brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's Most Liveable City (The Economist, 2025) and the city named the 12th best place in the world to go (New York Times, 2024).
Learning and support
Your learning experience
A week in the life of a BA Philosophy student
Learn more about what it might be like to study at The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ.
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Student support
Support on your course
We foster a vibrant learning community among our staff and students in our Philosophy department.
You’ll make friends through our many student societies, activities, and receive support from students through our peer-assisted support scheme.
Providing high-quality education
Why Philosophy?
Learn more about why Kitty chose to study Philosophy at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ.
Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ Philosophy at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ
Niall explains why he chose to study Philosophy at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ.
Careers and employability
Make your mark at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ
Philosophy at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ opens a whole world of career opportunities. 
Develop your skills in analytical thinking, reasoned argument and systematic expression of ideas, and gain first-hand experience through the paid work placements our Q-Step programme offers.
Philosophy alumni
Hear more from our BA Philosophy alumni.
Helen and Ben share their experience of studying Philosophy at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ.
Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ abroad
Read the first-hand experiences of students studying abroad.
Q-Step at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ
Read about Zvi's project working on or listen to Zvi talking about the experience.
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