University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Philosophy

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

Develop your skills in critical thinking, communication, and creativity Learn from subject experts whose research informs their teaching Supportive, close-knit community and small class sizes If you are curious about life’s big questions and like to think for yourself, this is the degree for you. Philosophy is incredibly wide-ranging in subject matter, deep, and fascinating. We will investigate questions such as life’s meaning, the relation of mind and brain, moral luck, the significance of sex, gender, and race, the nature of human reason, and learn the best ideas that great philosophical minds have produced, from Plato to the present day.

You will hone your abilities to think critically, to evaluate new and surprising ideas, to see different perspectives on an issue, and to develop, refi

Key highlights

  • Develops critical thinking, communication and creativity skills
  • Taught by subject experts whose research informs their teaching
  • Supportive, close-knit community with small class sizes
  • Explores life's meaning, mind and brain, and moral luck
  • Examines the significance of sex, gender and race
  • Covers great philosophical ideas from Plato to the present day

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 72-168 — Typical offer: 112-120 72 - 168 UCAS points IB - 72 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above. Find out more about international application requirements. GCSE Maths grade 4 (D) and English Language grade 4 (C) or above. The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students…
  • GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics, English Language

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Policy Analyst
  • Journalist
  • Civil Service Officer
  • Research Assistant
  • Communications Officer
  • Charity Officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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