Philosophy

Our Philosophy degree introduces you to major philosophical theories and debates across different traditions and cultures and examines what it means to be human, how we should live, and the nature of reality itself. It addresses these issues from a range of historical and contemporary perspectives. It has a strong practical focus, which encourages students not only to understand the world around them, but also to work out how to change it for the better.

As a Philosophy student, you will explore fundamental questions concerning knowledge, reality, truth, morality, politics, human nature, and logic. You will learn about thinkers and theories from the ancient Greek world through to the present day.

The programme encourages students to apply philosophical ideas to contemporary moral, social and political issues, and debates, demonstrating the importance of philosophy to our daily lives and society in general. You will also develop key transferable skills which will open up a wide range of career opportunities.

Philosophy at Swansea is ranked:
1st in the UK for Teaching on my Course (NSS 2024)
1st in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2024)
*Based on the average positivity score across questions 1 to 4 in the NSS 2024, when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide
*Based on the average positivity score across questions 22 to 25 in the NSS 2024, when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide

Philosophy equips students with key intellectual skills that are much sought-after by many employers. These include critical and creative thinking, logical problem-solving, open-mindedness and effective information analysis.

Philosophy graduates can look at careers in human resources (HR), finance and marketing, public relations (PR) and sales. They are also well-equipped for the civil service and teaching.