BA (Hons) Philosophy
Philosophy enables you to tackle many of the big questions, empowering you to critically make sense of the past, present and future.
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Features and benefits
Learn from experts
Our academics are specialists in their fields, producing cutting-edge research across a broad range of philosophical subjects.
Wide range of modules
From your second year, you'll choose from a diverse range of option modules, allowing you to pursue your own interests, including Feminist Ethics and Gender, Race and Sexuality.
Inclusive curriculum
We offer an inclusive, interdisciplinary curriculum that engages with philosophy thought outside of mainstream Western philosophy and centres the principles of equity, diversity and inclusivity.
Assessments
We'll encourage you to think deeply, critically and creatively through a variety of assessment methods including learning diaries, portfolios, presentations and short essays.
Employability
We place a strong emphasis on key employability skills, ensuring you have the digital, communication and team-working abilities that employers value.
The Human Sciences Research Seminar Series
A fixture at the University for 40 years and funded by the Royal Institute of Philosophy, it has hosted internationally renowned thinkers, and today offers you the chance to hear from leading philosophers at the forefront of their specialisms.
Dedicated support
We believe that a first-class learning experience starts with an open, inclusive, welcoming and supportive pedagogical environment. Our staff provide rigorous and enjoyable research-led teaching to intellectually stimulate, challenge and inspire.
Placement or study abroad flexibility
You will have the opportunity to spend your third year studying abroad or boost your career prospects with a placement in industry.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Changing Nature: Perspectives from History, Philosophy and Politics
A Critical Introduction to the History of Philosophy
Visions of the Good Life
Existentialism and the Fate of Philosophy
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Placements
Taught by experts
BA (Hons) Philosophy is part of the School of History, Politics and Philosophy at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
104-112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
104-112 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
International students
IB Diploma
IELTS
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If you are an international student, you will usually need to get a student visa before you can study in the UK.
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Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
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