Philosophy, Business and Ethics with Placement Experience

University of Reading
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Business and management studiesEvents managementPhilosophy

A-Level Entry

BBB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Think deeply and critically about the big ideas behind the behaviours and values of people and organisations with our three-year BA Philosophy, Business and Ethics degree.

This course is offered jointly by the triple-accredited Henley Business School and the University of Reading’s Department of Philosophy. With a strong focus on business ethics, the programme will help you apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios, and its versatility will enhance your employability and help prepare you for your career after graduation.

During this course, you will:

gain a firm understanding of the practice, concepts, and theories of business management, as well as the skills and competencies that will help you apply them. confront your deepest beliefs and assumptions in a philosophical way to inform you about current debates in philosophy. You’ll develop a sense of the significance of philosophical thinking in dealing with contemporary issues. combine rigorous analysis of core philosophical and ethical theory with practical and real-world applications in business contexts. The study of ethics forms an integral component of both the philosophical and business sides of the programme, preparing you to think through the ethical and commercial dilemmas that real-world decision-makers face.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB
Scottish Higher ABBBB
BTEC DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
1139 Functional managers and directors
7220 Customer service supervisors
1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
2432 Marketing and commercial managers

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Reading
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies, Events management, Philosophy
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000