BA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics at Durham University

Deepen your understanding of the human mind, organisations and political power. Studying BA Philosophy and Politics will allow you to develop critical capacities and gain insight into how political theories, organisations and communities work. You will learn skills from both subjects that employers value, including how to analyse evidence, assess experts’ arguments, work collaboratively to solve difficult problems, and write with clarity and precision.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Philosophy  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Philosophy is a new subject for many students, so in your first year, you will take a range of introductory taught modules, introducing fundamental philosophical subject areas such as ethics and metaphysics. Compulsory modules include The Philosophical Traditions, Political Theory.

Career pathways

Studying a philosophy degree may not just change your outlook on life: it can also equip you with a whole raft of transferable skills that potential employers will value immensely. Amongst other things, it will help you to think critically about a problem or issue, to work with others, and to support and encourage others’ learning.

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