Philosophy BA at Royal Holloway, University of London

From ethics and knowledge to consciousness and personal identity, BA Philosophy at Royal Holloway dives into life, society and how we understand the world. Tackle big questions with confidence and creativity. Philosophy gives us ways to tackle current issues like fake news, AI and mental health challenges.

Department: Philosophy  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Introduction to Modern Philosophy, Problems of Knowledge, Introduction to Ancient Philosophy, Tutorial Special Study, Introduction to Logic and others; Year 2: Kant, Mind and World, Race, Gender and Queer Philosophy, Empiricism and Rationalism; Year 3: Philosophy Dissertation. Optional modules: Year 2: Introduction to European Philosophy 1: Kant to Hegel, Mind and World, Introduction to European Philosophy 2: The Critique of Idealism, Philosophy and the Arts, Varieties of Scepticism and others; Year 3: Modern European Philosophy 1: Husserl to Heidegger, Modern European Philosophy 2: Critical Theory and Hermeneutics, Philosophy and the Arts, The Varieties of Scepticism, The Philosophy of Religion and others.

Career pathways

Our degree courses not only promote academic achievement and employability. You will learn to approach problems in a rigorous and analytical way, and you will develop your abilities to communicate in both speech and writing.

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