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Philosophy

Philosophy studies basic questions about existence, knowledge, morality and society. Logic, reasoning and argument analysis are the core skills of the program.

Law and social sciences

Example courses

Symbolic logicReasoning, argument and analysisHistory of philosophyMetaphysicsSocial and political theory

What do graduates do?

  • Teacher and academic
  • Policy specialist
  • Journalist
  • Business analyst
  • Human resources specialist
  • Social researcher
  • Recruitment consultant
  • Cybersecurity consultant
IN HIGH SCHOOL

Which subjects matter?

For its philosophy bachelor's (BA), UCL asks for AAA at A-level and sets no required subject. It expects at least two of your subjects to be from UCL's list of preferred subjects.

Example: University College London, first-year courses

  1. Ancient Greek Philosophy
  2. Early Modern Philosophy
  3. Knowledge and Reality
  4. Introduction to Logic 1
  5. Introduction to Moral Philosophy
  6. Introduction to Political Philosophy

Length by country

United Kingdom
UCL Philosophy BA 3 years.
USA
A bachelor's degree is usually completed in 4 years of full-time study.
Netherlands
A bachelor's at a research university (WO) takes 3 years, 180 ECTS. At a university of applied sciences (HBO) it takes 4 years, 240 ECTS.
Germany
At a university, a bachelor's degree takes 3 years, 180 ECTS. At a Fachhochschule it usually takes 3 or 3.5 years, 180 or 210 ECTS.

Exams required for this field

College assessment United Kingdom

Cambridge Philosophy applicants go through a college assessment, and no advance registration is needed. There is no exam on the UCL Philosophy BA page.

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

11 schools in 5 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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United Kingdom

Cardiff UniversityPhilosophy (BA) · Cardiff
King's College LondonPhilosophy · London
University of GlasgowPhilosophy · Glasgow
University of ManchesterPhilosophy BA · Manchester
University of SheffieldPhilosophy · Sheffield

Canada

McGill UniversityPhilosophy · Montreal
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityPhilosophy · Toronto
University of Toronto ScarboroughPhilosophy · Toronto

USA

Boston UniversityPhilosophy · Boston

Ireland

University College DublinPhilosophy · Dublin

Australia

University of SydneyPhilosophy · Sydney
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

United Kingdom5 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, international student, fields other than medicine and dentistry£27,650 to £34,670per year · 2027/28The University of Sheffield
  • 26 October to 21 December 2026

    Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).

Canada3 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, Arts, first year, full course loadC$51.530,40per year · 2026/27University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
  • 7 November 2026

    Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)

USA1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's tuition$66.720per year · 2026/27Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • 7 November 2026

    SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school

Ireland1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)€23.250per year · 2027/28Trinity College Dublin
  • October to November 2026

    For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.

Australia1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business field (guide fee, 48 credits a year)A$59.100per year · 2027The University of Sydney
  • November 2026

    Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT

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  • We choose schools from 26 countries that fit your grades, budget and documents.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is there a philosophy bachelor's in English in Europe?

Yes. Leiden University's Philosophy: Global and Comparative Perspectives bachelor's is in English, is taught in Leiden and is 3 years full-time. The program teaches Western philosophy together with the traditions of thought of India, East Asia, Africa and the Arab world.

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Can you study philosophy together with economics?

Yes. LSE's BSc Philosophy and Economics takes 3 years and is taught jointly by two departments. In the final year, public policy is studied from both a philosophy and an economics point of view. Because of the economics courses, mathematics at A-level is required. The standard offer is AAA, with an A in mathematics.

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What is PPE at Oxford, and is there an exam when applying?

PPE is a 3-year bachelor's program at Oxford where philosophy, politics and economics are studied together. In the first year you study all three areas, and in later years you can focus on two. All applicants take the three modules of the TARA (Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions). Mathematics is not required but is recommended.

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Last checked: October 2026.

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