BA Philosophy at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Develop the knowledge and analytical skills needed to examine today's biggest questions. Study at a UK Top 10 university for Social Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026). Delve into and form your own conclusions about heavily debated questions of reality, knowledge, morality, and religion that other subjects just can’t reach.

What you will study

Year 1 provides you with a grounding in philosophical traditions, themes and problems. You could expand your knowledge further by choosing 20 credits outside of philosophy such as an alternative social science, a language course or the Manchester Leadership Programme . Year 1 compulsory units include Studying Philosophy, Critical Thinking.

Career pathways

The University of Manchester has an excellent reputation for employability. For the past 6 years, we have been in the UK's Top Two most targeted universities by the UK's top 100 employers (High Fliers Graduate Market Report, 2020-2026).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: ABB, including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (preference will be given to applicants studying two of these subjects):. International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. GCSE: Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 4 or C in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component. Interview: We do not interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) students Source

International applicants: GBP 29,200 a year (2027/28). International students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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