BA (Hons) Philosophy at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

Philosophy at Cambridge enables you to look behind the curtain to ask the toughest questions that no other subject can address. Explore human thought, the basis of knowledge, the nature of reason, consciousness and cognition, as well as the foundations of value and political theory.

What you will study

Year 1 (Part IA): In your first year, you develop reasoning skills that will help you to tackle philosophical problems. You'll also learn to think intelligently about abstract questions. Year 2 (Part IB): You explore the philosophical aspects of a range of issues, both practical and theoretical. Year 3 (Part II): You develop an understanding of various contemporary debates and familiarise yourself with current philosophical concepts.

Career pathways

A Philosophy degree isn’t an essential qualification for any particular career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum offer: A level A*AA; IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level. Admission assessment: There is an admission assessment at some Colleges for this course. You do not need to register in advance. Check the College admission assessments page for more information. Submitted work: The following College will ask you to submit 2 pieces of written work: Downing

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee status; subject to inflationary increases in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 30,798 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee status University tuition fee, fixed for the course; a separate College fee (varies by College) is payable in addition. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: BA (Hons) 3 years, full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying

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