Philosophy (Placement Year) : BA Hons

Course overview

Philosophy is the careful, reasoned engagement with fundamental questions about human existence, truth and knowledge, right and wrong, politics and justice, art, faith and reason. But you’ll do more than explore ideas with us. You’ll apply philosophy in real-world scenarios, examining philosophy’s role in addressing global, social and political challenges.

Develop your skills in critical thinking and clarity of communication, and you can be confident of success in a very wide range of graduate roles.

Key highlights

Explores truth, knowledge, ethics, politics, justice, art, faith and reason
Applies philosophy to real-world global, social and political challenges
Develops critical thinking and clear communication skills
Includes a placement year as part of the degree

Entry requirements

Welsh Baccalaureate — in place of one
BTEC: DD — combined with A levels
A-level: BB — plus BTEC at D 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject; combined with BTEC

Scholarships

Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate programmes.
Up to £3,000
Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.
Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

Policy Analyst
Civil Service Fast Streamer
Journalist
Management Consultant
Charity Researcher
Communications Officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £26,300

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

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