BA (Hons) Philosophy at University of Stirling

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Philosophy introduces the great philosophers and applies their ideas to the human mind, morality, art, science and logic, with modules ranging from Plato to the philosophy of video games.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time or part time | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Key philosophical questions followed by specialisation in areas such as AI and technology, social justice, political protest, mind and matter, gender and sexuality, action and freedom, and the climate crisis. Teaching is mainly weekly seminars and lectures; assessment combines essays and end-of-semester examinations, and students write a dissertation in the final year.

Career pathways

Graduates work in organisations such as HM Government, Scottish Enterprise, Justice Publishing and Wincanton.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers ABBB, A-levels BBB, IB Diploma 28, BTEC (Level 3) DDM. Year 2 entry (three-year honours): Advanced Highers ABB, A-levels ABB, IB Diploma 32, including Philosophy. Advanced entry is not available. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL (taken before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking; TOEFL (taken from 21 January 2026) 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time or part time

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