Study Philosophy in the UK from China
759 UK university courses in Philosophy for China students.
Top UK universities for Philosophy
University of St Andrews
St Andrews · 45 Philosophy courses
University of Glasgow
Glasgow · 40 Philosophy courses
University of Essex
Colchester · 37 Philosophy courses
Lancaster University
Lancaster · 33 Philosophy courses
University of Exeter
Exeter · 28 Philosophy courses
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool · 27 Philosophy courses
Featured Philosophy courses
Browse all 759 →Acting and Philosophy & Ethics
Liverpool Hope University
A-Levels
BBC
UCAS Points
112 points
Avg. Salary
£21,000
Acting and Philosophy & Ethics (with Foundation Year)
Liverpool Hope University
UCAS Points
72 points
Avg. Salary
£21,500
AI, Ethics and Society
Birkbeck, University of London
Analytic Theology
University of York
Ancient History and Philosophy
Royal Holloway, University of London
A-Levels
BBB - ABB
Avg. Salary
£28,000
Ancient History and Philosophy
University of St Andrews
A-Levels
AAA
Avg. Salary
£25,500
Ancient History and Philosophy
University of Leeds
A-Levels
ABB
Avg. Salary
£28,000
Ancient History with Philosophy
Royal Holloway, University of London
A-Levels
BBB - ABB
Avg. Salary
£28,000
Ancient History/Philosophy
University of Glasgow
Avg. Salary
£25,000
Animal Welfare and Society
University of Winchester
UCAS Points
104 - 120 points
Anthropology and Philosophy
Queen's University Belfast
A-Levels
ABB
Avg. Salary
£27,000
Anthropology and Philosophy
University of Aberdeen
A-Levels
BBC
Avg. Salary
£25,000
Entry requirements from China
UK universities accept the following qualifications from China as equivalent to UK A-levels for entry to Philosophy courses:
- Gaokao
- Senior High School Diploma
Each course page above lists its specific UK A-level requirement — UK universities map that grade directly to the qualifications above when assessing your application.
UK Student visa
After accepting an offer, your UK university issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) — that is the document you use to apply for a UK Student visa from China.
Frequently asked questions
How many UK universities offer Philosophy courses?
759 UK university courses in Philosophy are listed in UniversityDB, across institutions ranging from research-intensive Russell Group universities to specialist providers.
What entry requirements do UK Philosophy courses have for China students?
UK universities accept Gaokao, Senior High School Diploma as equivalent to A-levels for entry to Philosophy courses. Specific grade requirements depend on the university and course — check each course page for the published UK A-level grade, which maps directly to the qualifications above.
Which UK university offers the most Philosophy courses?
University of St Andrews in St Andrews offers the most Philosophy courses in this list (45 courses).
What visa do China students need to study Philosophy in the UK?
Students from China need a UK Student visa (formerly Tier 4) for full-time university study. The visa is granted once the UK university issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).