Philosophy BA (Hons)
University of Hull
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Dig beneath the surface. Challenge assumptions. Question everything. Learn by doing on a Philosophy degree that addresses life’s fundamental questions.On this course, you’ll learn to articulate your ideas and argue your viewpoint under expert academic tuition. You’ll develop your skills by engaging in philosophical debate and by mentoring other year groups alongside your studies on our internationally accredited Peer-Assisted Student Success (PASS) scheme. We’ve been teaching Philosophy for ...Read more

Dig beneath the surface. Challenge assumptions. Question everything. Learn by doing on a Philosophy degree that addresses life’s fundamental questions.On this course, you’ll learn to articulate your ideas and argue your viewpoint under expert academic tuition. You’ll develop your skills by engaging in philosophical debate and by mentoring other year groups alongside your studies on our internationally accredited Peer-Assisted Student Success (PASS) scheme. We’ve been teaching Philosophy for nearly 100 years. Together, we’ll explore everything from the foundational texts in the history of ideas, to gender, AI and the environment. Along the way, you’ll build the knowledge you need to get started on a rewarding career path.


Why study at Hull?

- Real intelligence for unreal times: Discover the intellectual excitement of engaging in philosophical debate on everything from ethics to AI.- 100% employability: A perfect 100% of our students are in work or further study 15 months after graduating.¹- Career-ready skills: Join our Peer-Assisted Student Success (PASS) scheme to lead small group discussions and pass down wisdom to other year groups, developing valuable career-ready skills as you go.


Where could this take me?

We teach philosophy in a way that sharpens creative and analytical thinking, enabling you to express your ideas clearly and coherently. Employers value these skills highly, putting you in a strong position to get a job after graduation. There are lots of roles available to you with a Philosophy degree. For example, business and finance, teaching, media production, publishing and journalism, politics, the Civil Service, public relations, and the charity sector. You could also go on to a higher degree in Philosophy or another subject.¹ (Philosophy) UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Higher Education Graduate Outcomes statistics, for the academic year 2020/21, published by HESA June 2023.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
25th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
Philosophy
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 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Philosophy graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Philosophy graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
09 Apr 14

The Uni deserves a full 5 star overall rating. I have studied here for two years and I loved it, the students here are so friendly and helpful. Whenever i have had issues with the..Read more

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UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from A levelsBTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended DiplomaOCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended DiplomaCACHE Diploma or Extended DiplomaIrish Leaving CertificateScottish HighersWelsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diplomaor a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications

Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum 118 UCAS tariff points

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Popular A-level subjects

Philosophy

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
73%
Sociology
27%
Biology
26%
Religious Studies & Theology
23%
English Literature
21%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£16,500 per year

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Students from International

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£16500 Per year

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The Uni deserves a full 5 star overall rating. I have studied here for two years and I loved it, the students here are so friendly and helpful. Whenever i have had issues with the...
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University of Hull
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