What can I do with my Philosophy degree?

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Studying at Sheffield allowed me to walk straight into a job after graduation.

Ben Arscott

BA History and Philosophy

What our graduates do

In a recent survey of Philosophy graduates two and five years after graduating, all were in employment. Some of our recent graduates work in:

Journalism
Marketing
Teaching
Law charity and non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
The civil service.

Others have forged careers in film-making, fundraising, public relations, art and computer science to name just a few destinations.

"I use skills gained from my degree day to day in questioning structures that are already in place to improve them, and in understanding the viewpoints of different people."

Tamlyn Griggs

BA Philosophy and Psychology

Our alumni

My degree was incredibly useful in gaining my role as a legal intern

Chloe Ashley BA Philosophy

After studying Philosophy, Chloe has developed a career in legal research.

I use skills learned in both philosophy and psychology every day

Georgina Watts BA Philosophy and Psychology

Georgina is an Assistant Director in the Department of Business for the Civil Service. She graduated from the University of Sheffield with a BA in Philosophy and Psychology.