Philosophy undergraduate courses

Engage with the world’s greatest thinkers to confront life’s fundamental questions. By combining creative imagination with rigorous reasoning, you will master critical thinking. From classical roots to the cutting edge, this course empowers you to build your own arguments and ask big questions.

In this diverse interdisciplinary degree, you'll study momentous questions, from the value of religious faith, spirituality and wellbeing to the ethics of climate change or euthanasia. You'll develop a sophisticated understanding of the history of ideas and develop your own critical perspectives.

Studying English and Philosophy together is your invitation to dive into age-old debates about what it means to be human. You'll study everything from theatre, poetry and creative writing to ethics, metaphysics and the philosophy of art. You’ll explore what it means to live a meaningful life.

Deepen your understanding of human thought and behaviour across time and place. By combining philosophical thinking with historical context, you’ll develop intellectual growth and independent judgement valued by employers to interrogate the past, challenge the present and tackle real-world problems.

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 theory to underpin your arguments. You'll learn about the thoughts of major figures such as Plato, Kant and Marx, as well as those of less well known figures, and analyse how these theories can be applied to current political debates.

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.

How can we tackle climate change, inequalities or conflict? How do money and power shape social justice? Our Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA combines disciplines equips you with the skills to lead change in fields such as public policy, economics and international relations.