Universities United Kingdom University of Exeter Courses BA Philosophy

BA Philosophy
at University of Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 24,950
Country Rank#16
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

You’ll study the many facets of Philosophy in depth including metaphysics, epistemology and moral philosophy
From the beginning you’ll be encouraged and taught how to think rigorously, defend your views, understand different opinions and ultimately develop a sharp, analytical and open mind
Our wide range of optional modules give you the opportunity to customise your degree according to your own interests and career ambitions
The Philosophy student society will give you the chance to make friends, attend socials and seminars and hear from guest speakers
Get ready for your future career by developing a range of skills valued by a wide range of employers from the media to teaching and the public, private and charity sectors

Course Content
Year 1

The first year gives you a foundational knowledge of philosophical methods, analysis and concepts. You will also be introduced to important analytical techniques that will be useful across a range of subjects and research tasks. You will take 60 credits of compulsory modules and 60 credits of optional modules. You may take up to 30 credits of these options from outside of the department.
- Knowledge and Reality 1
- Knowledge and Reality 2
- Evidence and Argument 1
- Introduction to Philosophical Analysis
Year 2
- Philosophy of Mind 1
- The Philosophy of Nature 1
- Social Philosophy
- Body and Mind
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Language
Study Abroad year if taken

Students spend this stage in a partner University on an Erasmus/Socrates exchange or other approved programme of study. The year abroad comprises 120 credits. Assessment is normally based on the credits gained at the partner institution abroad.
- Year Abroad
Final year

The centre-point of the final year is the dissertation. This provides you with the opportunity to explore an area of interest and to demonstrate what you have learned over the previous years of your degree. You will also take other specialist modules to create a programme of work fully reflecting your interests.
- Philosophy Dissertation
Entry Requirement
For these we require minimum aggregate scores of 80%, or 70% for the West Bengal Board Standard XII. Other regional board standard XII exams can be considered on an individual basis, but we usually require an aggregate score of at least 85%.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£24950 per year

Career Prospect

Career paths
Below are a few examples* of initial jobs undertaken by Philosophy graduates. Please note that, due to data protection, the job titles and organisations are listed independently and do not necessarily correspond

Job title

Operations Analyst
Marketing Executive
Management Accountant
Primary Teacher
Account Manager
Equity Finance Analyst
Senior Associate
Event Manager
Project Executive

Organisation

London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympics
JP Morgan
Department of Health
HM Prison Service
HSBC
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
BOC
Wilton and Bain

Cost Of Studying At University of Exeter

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BA Philosophy at University of Exeter