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Examine the many views held by philosophers on a wide range of profound topics and fundamental ideas from truth and reality to right and wrong.
We offer you a vibrant learning environment, expert teaching and dedicated individual attention. We are ranked 3rd UK for Philosophy (University Compare Rankings 2026).
Enhance your university experience with the chance to study abroad or undertake a credit-bearing placement.
Farbod Akhlaghi-Ghaffarokh
BA Philosophy graduate
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Our academics have expertise in the classic, traditional areas of Western philosophy as well as non-Western traditions, ranging from theoretical areas such as philosophy of language, and metaphysics, to applied philosophy such as business ethics and philosophy of law.
You can choose modules from a variety of topics, such as
We are also one of the few universities in the UK with expertise in experimental philosophy, where we use empirical techniques from psychology and linguistics to illuminate philosophical problems.
In addition to our exciting and diverse module options, we are one of the few universities to offer a specialisation in ethics as an undergraduate degree. The BA in Ethics, Values and Philosophy allows you to focus on moral philo