Philosophy BA (Hons) at Coventry University

Explore the nature of reality, the meaning of knowledge and how we should live, as you examine life's deepest questions and apply philosophical thinking to address today's critical challenges. If big ideas drive you and you refuse to settle for easy answers, this course is for you. Dive into timeless debates on morality, truth and consciousness, while tackling modern issues like fake news, climate change ethics and social injustice.

Faculty: History, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Philosophy, Poetry and Songwriting, Stories on Film: Creative and Critical Approaches, Warped Worlds: Questioning Reality, People and Landscapes: Creating Projects. Year two: Knowledge and Reality: Epistemology and Metaphysics, Moral Philosophy: Value and Ethics, Meaning and Language, Philosophy in Action. Final year: Mind and Machine: Philosophy of Mind and AI, Reason and Evidence: Topics in Philosophy of Science, Justice, Power and Resistance, Capstone Project.

Career pathways

Throughout the course, your academic study will be combined with skills development in a range of areas highly valued by many types of employers. You should learn about and refine your critical thinking and analysis in both written and spoken formats, improving your ability to communicate and present ideas at high levels.

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