BA (Hons) Philosophy
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Want to tackle the big questions that shape our world today? From religious pluralism to artificial intelligence, from animal rights to the nature of language and creativity - philosophy gives you the tools to analyse complex problems and develop thoughtful contributions. During this BA Philosophy degree at UEA, you'll explore both classic philosophical ideas and their modern applications.
You might examine how ancient Greek concepts of democracy can inform current political debates, or how theories of knowledge help us navigate today's 'post-truth' challenges. Our diverse teaching team brings these connections to life, helping you see how philosophical thinking drives real change in areas like environmental politics, technology ethics, and social justice movements. You'll develop your own ideas in small, interactive seminars where you can debate with classmates and test theories in a supportive environment.
As your interests grow, you can shape your degree by choosing modules that match your passions - whether that's medical or technology ethics, political theory or comparing traditions of philosophical thought.
Key highlights
- Explores classic philosophical ideas alongside their modern applications
- Topics range from artificial intelligence to animal rights and religious pluralism
- Taught through small, interactive seminars encouraging debate
- Optional modules in medical ethics, technology ethics and political theory
- Choose modules comparing different traditions of philosophical thought
- Links philosophy to environmental politics, technology ethics and social justice
Entry requirements
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 32 points overall. Irish Leaving Certificate 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AAABB or above. Scottish Advanced Highers BCC or above. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC — or above
- Scottish Highers: AAABB — or above
- Irish Leaving Certificate — 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3
Careers this course leads to
- Policy analyst
- Civil servant
- Journalist
- Ethics and compliance officer
- Charity and campaigns officer
- Researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,100 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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