Subjects

Philosophy

Learn the foundations of philosophy, ask the big questions, develop your own arguments and build the critical thinking skills sought after by employers. Gain a deeper understanding of philosophical concepts and use your knowledge to engage with real-world problems.

Undergraduate courses   Postgraduate taught courses  

Undergraduate courses

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Undergraduate

Philosophy BA

2026-27 / September start

Ask the big questions, develop your own arguments, and acquire thinking skills through a distinctive combination of imagination and exact reasoning. This single honours course will give you a solid understanding of the foundation of the discipline…
Undergraduate

Philosophy, Religion and Ethics BA

2026-27 / September start

In this richly diverse interdisciplinary degree, you'll study the momentous questions in philosophy, religion, and ethics that matter most to you. From the value of religious faith and practices to the ethics of climate change or euthanasia, you'll…
Undergraduate

English and Philosophy BA

2026-27 / September start

English and philosophy are mutually supportive subjects that provide distinct but corresponding methodologies for our understanding of the world. The joint study of English literary cultures (including theatre, film and creative writing) and…
Undergraduate

History and Philosophy BA

2026-27 / September start

Develop a deeper understanding of human thought and behaviour across time and place. Knowledge of philosophy will make you a more effective student of history, and your history modules will help you to understand the context of some of the great…
Undergraduate

Mathematics and Philosophy BSc

2026-27 / September start

Learn to approach abstract problems in a logical way with our BSc Mathematics and Philosophy course. Tailor your degree to your interests and explore fundamental questions that will challenge your understanding of the world.
Undergraduate

Politics and Philosophy BA

2026-27 / September start

This degree gives you the chance to really think deeply about some of the big debates going on in the world right now. You'll discuss questions of ethics, justice, legitimacy and human rights, and use your knowledge of philosophy and political…
Undergraduate

Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA

2026-27 / September start

Understand the ideas and theories that shape our world. Philosophy, politics and economics are closely linked subjects with common key historical intellectual figures at their core. Together they give you the concepts, the historical context and the…

Postgraduate taught courses

Postgraduate taught

Philosophy MA

September 2026 start

Engage with cutting edge philosophical research and master the foundations of the discipline across its different traditions. Our Philosophy MA allows you to pursue your particular philosophical interests while honing your research skills and…

Postgraduate taught

Cognitive Studies MA

September 2026 start

Explore the cutting edge of research into the nature of the mind and behaviour on this highly flexible course, in which philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, anthropology and artificial intelligence come together to discover how the…