Philosophy (BA)

at Cardiff University

Course structure

 

This full-time course lasts for three years with two semesters per year. There are 120 credits a year. Most modules are worth 20 credits.

 

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2022/2023 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2022.

 

Year one

You study 120 credits each year of your degree.

 

In Year One, you take 120 credits of core modules in Philosophy, covering a range of key topics.

 

Year two

You choose 120 credits from a selection of modules, allowing you to focus on your own areas of interest.

 

Year Two is designed to build on the foundation of Year One through more focused modules that provide an in-depth grounding in the main areas of Philosophy.

 

Year three

You choose 120 credits from a selection of modules.

 

Year Three focuses on the research specialisms of our Staff, enabling you to get a feel for how original research is carried out in Philosophy.

 

You can also take the opportunity for independent research in the dissertation module if you wish.

A level
ABB-BBB

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

 

International Baccalaureate
32-31 overall or 665 in 3 HL subjects. 

 

GCSE
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

 

IELTS (academic)
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

 

TOEFL iBT
At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.

 

PTE Academic
At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

 

Trinity ISE II/III
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.

Tuition fees for 2022 entry

Fees for home status

• £9,000    

 

Fees for overseas status

• £19,200

Our graduates progress into a wide range of careers using the skills gained throughout their degrees. Some choose to pursue professions making direct use of their discipline expertise, while others enter the public or private sectors, from teaching to graduate-track management.

 

95% of the School’s 2016/17 graduates reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey).

 

Taking the Class of 2017 as our most recent example, graduates from the School have gone on to roles in teaching, marketing, publishing, public relations, the civil service, the military, banking and insurance, and the charity sector,in first posts including Trainee Teacher, Marketing Assistant, Account Executive, Digital Editor and Editorial Assistant.

 

During your degree you can take full advantage of the wide-range of opportunities provided by the Careers Service.

 

Philosophy graduates acquire excellent analytic and communication skills that fit them for a full range of professions and further training. Their cultural expertise and intellectual abilities are valued in the public and private sector, and in contexts as varied as the classroom, the law courts or the media.

 

Graduate careers

• Intelligence Officer
• Commercial Associate
• PR trainee