Philosophy with a Year Abroad - BA (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Philosophy means the love of wisdom: it is the search for truth and understanding, whether about ourselves, society, the world or reality itself. It is a wide-ranging academic discipline, incorporating the study of ethics and morality, politics, human nature, knowledge and the universe. The BA Philosophy programme at Swansea introduces you to major philosophical theories and debates across different traditions and cultures. We offer varied and flexible course content, so you can shape your ...Read more

''Philosophy'' means the love of wisdom: it is the search for truth and understanding, whether about ourselves, society, the world or reality itself. It is a wide-ranging academic discipline, incorporating the study of ethics and morality, politics, human nature, knowledge and the universe. The BA Philosophy programme at Swansea introduces you to major philosophical theories and debates across different traditions and cultures. We offer varied and flexible course content, so you can shape your degree to your own interests. Teaching is informed by our world-leading research and you can attend seminars organised through our guest speaker programme. You will have an academic mentor for any pastoral and academic support you may need. Philosophy equips students with key intellectual skills that are much sought-after by many employers. These include critical and creative thinking, logical problem solving, open-mindedness and effective information-analysis. Figures show that there is a growing demand for philosophy graduates from employers. The most common areas of employment for philosophy graduates in the UK are business, human resources (HR), finance and marketing, public relations (PR) and sales. They are also well-equipped for the civil service and teaching

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40th
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Alice
25 Nov 25

It's got lots of events and resources for students, the course info is easy to access, lecturers are lovely, I think there could be more stress on study instead of fun, but if fun..Read more

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Charlotte
10 Nov 23

Swansea University is in an ideal location, within walking distance of both the city centre and the beach. They offer good student support, particularly for students on the..Read more

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120 Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£19,200 per year

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£19,200 per year

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Alice
25 Nov 25
Philosophy - BA (Hons)
It's got lots of events and resources for students, the course info is easy to access, lecturers are lovely, I think there could be more stress on study instead of fun, but if fun...
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Charlotte
10 Nov 23
Philosophy, Politics and Economics - BA (Hons)
Swansea University is in an ideal location, within walking distance of both the city centre and the beach. They offer good student support, particularly for students on the...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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