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Philosophy BA (Hons)
Queen's University Belfast
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( 4.1)
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Course info
UCAS CODE
V500
What is knowledge? Is there a God? Do we have free will? Is the mind identical to the brain? What is the nature and foundation of morality? Is democracy the best form of government? How can we tell a good argument from a bad argument? By studying the subject at Queens, you will be joining a vibrant and friendly School that aims to combine excellence in teaching with a first-class student experience. As part of your degree, you will learn about cutting-edge debates in core areas of philosophy, ...Read More
Key stats
DATA SOURCE:
UNISTATS / UCAS / HESA
Uni rankings
WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2022 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
56th
/ 95
WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2022 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
These are the 2022 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
56th
/ 95
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
24th
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
24th
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
20th
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
20th
Start date and duration
DATA SOURCE:
UCAS
Start date
18-SEP-23
Full Time
3 Years
Philosophy
DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Philosophy graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Philosophy graduate salary
£17,000
Modules
These are the sub-topics that you will study as part of this course
Source:
IDP Connect
, February 2023
These are the sub-topics that you will study as part of this course
Source: IDP Connect , February 2023
Source: IDP Connect , February 2023
DATA SOURCE:
IDP Connect
Modules (Stage 1)
Modules (Stage 2)
Modules (Stage 3)
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
The minimum grades (and in some cases the subjects) you'll need to get on to this course.
Entry requirements
The minimum grades (and in some cases the subjects) you'll need to get on to this course.
The minimum grades (and in some cases the subjects) you'll need to get on to this course.
DATA SOURCE:
UCAS
Choose Exam type
A level
Grades / Points required
ABB
Details
A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018
DATA SOURCE: HESA
Philosophy
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni
Psychology
32%
Religious Studies & Theology
31%
History
31%
English Literature
29%
Government & Politics
19%
Tuition fees
DATA SOURCE:
UCAS/IDP Connect
For students from
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
Channel Islands
EU
Rest of World
£9,250
per year
Students from England
Students from England
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from England
Students from England
England Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within England.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250
per year
Students from Scotland
Students from Scotland
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Scotland
Students from Scotland
Scotland Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250
per year
Students from Wales
Students from Wales
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Wales
Students from Wales
Wales Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£4,630
per year
Students from Northern Ireland
Students from Northern Ireland
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Northern Ireland
Students from Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Channel Islands
Students from Channel Islands
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Channel Islands Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£17,900
per year
Students from EU
EU Students
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from EU
EU Students
EU Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£17,900
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from International
International Students
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International Fees
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Caitlin
15 Mar 22
Great facilities and great student support but the new SU has been under construction my whole degree...
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Where you'll study
Queen's University Belfast
University Road
Belfast
Northern Ireland
BT7 1NN
United Kingdom
Nearest train station:
Balmoral
0.2 miles away
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