BA World Philosophies at SOAS University of London

Philosophy has been a significant activity in every society for several thousand years. It is a basic aspect of all human cultures to ask “big questions” about the fundamental nature of reality, about what it is to be human, what constitutes a good life, beauty, justice, knowledge, and how to confront and resolve ethical quandaries.

Faculty: School of History, Religions and Philosophies  |  Duration: 3 or 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The structure of the BA Global Philosophy, taken as a single-subject honours degree, ensures that students gain a rigorous grounding in core philosophical themes, concepts, problems and approaches drawn from non-European, European, and Anglophone philosophical traditions with the flexibility to enable regional or thematic specialism or language capability. Core and compulsory modules include Humanities Toolkit, Introduction to Logic, Comparative Metaphysics, Comparative Ethics, Introduction to World Philosophies, Comparative Epistemology, Applied Humanities, Philosophies of Human Rights and Global Justice.

Career pathways

Graduates from the Department of Religions and Philosophies develop the skills to analyse and communicate ideas in a clear, and comprehensive manner. A degree in philosophy is highly regarded by employers of many kinds.

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