Philosophy

Philosophy is about critically making sense of ourselves and the world around us. It involves asking and trying to answer the most fundamental questions about the natural and social world – from puzzles about the nature of consciousness, free will, the metaphysics of gender, the ethics and politics of sustainability, to questions about whether modern culture dominates or liberates people. By studying philosophy, you’ll find yourself in dialogue with a range of diverse and fascinating figures, such as Socrates, Baruch Spinoza, and David Hume, to more contemporary thinkers such as Frantz Fanon,

IELTS score required for international students 6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5 There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK

International students: £20,000 per year

UK students: £9,535 per year

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

International: £20,000 per year

September 2025

UCAS equal consideration deadline at 6:00pm UK time.

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