Philosophy

University of Manchester
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Philosophy

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Philosophy is the study of the most general and fundamental features of reality - including ourselves - and the knowledge and beliefs we have about that reality which are embodied in our concepts, theories and practices.

The BA (Hons) in Philosophy course enables you to learn how to develop and justify your own answers to some of the most fundamental and important questions:

  • Can I know that I'm not trapped inside The Matrix?

  • What makes something the morally right thing to do?

  • Do we have free will?

  • Does God exist?

  • Is the human mind just a lump of grey matter?

    While we'll explain some of the existing answers to these questions, and the reasons why one might think those answers are correct, our focus is on learning how to critically assess these arguments and to develop and argue for your own answers.

    You will develop useful skills including:

  • how to present an effective and rigorous argument;

  • how to develop criticisms of other people's arguments and views;

  • how to explain difficult material clearly and concisely; and

  • how to deal with the fact that on most of the questions in life, reasonable people can believe radically different things.

    These skills are value for your career as well as in everyday life, whether you're deciding what to do, having an argument with a friend, or simply reading a newspaper.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB
    BTEC MMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2463 Clergy
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    4214 Company secretaries and administrators
    2229 Therapy professionals
    2471 Librarians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Philosophy
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000