BA Philosophy at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A three-year BA in Philosophy examining consciousness, reality and morality as well as contemporary issues such as ethics of AI and environmental obligations, with optional placement year and study abroad.

Department: School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study thinkers from many traditions and approaches, including pragmatism, Chinese philosophy, feminist philosophy, phenomenology and decolonial perspectives, choosing modules on topics from the nature of the mind to the value of art, with opportunities for individual projects and work placements.

Career pathways

Graduates have become lawyers, civil servants, political advisors, computer scientists, marketing executives, bankers, accountants, management consultants, social workers, lecturers, teachers, journalists, entrepreneurs, NGO workers and creative industries professionals; many go on to postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer (2027-28 entry): A Levels: AAB. A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: ABB + B in the EPQ. International Baccalaureate: 34; 33, with B in the Extended Essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. BTEC Diploma: DD + A at A Level. Scottish Highers: AAAAB. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AA. Access to HE Diploma: Award of the Access to HE Diploma in either Law, Business Management, Humanities or Social Sciences, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit. Contextual (Access Sheffield) offer: A Levels ABB. English language (international applicants): GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,650 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee for year one Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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