BA (Hons) Philosophy at University of Winchester

Programme overview

If you’re keen to acquire the tools of logic and reason, to think rigorously and defend your own position clearly around these questions, then our dynamic three-year programme is a great place to start. We actively encourage critical reflection and debate, and you can study a range of core philosophical areas such as logic, epistemology, theology, ethics and aesthetics. Top 15 in the UK for student satisfaction (Philosophy subject rankings, Complete University Guide 2025) (CUG,2024)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich; 5 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time (sandwich/placement year option) | Intake: September | Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Philosophy: Paradoxes and the Search or Knowledge, Philosophy from Ancient to Early Modern Times, Christ and the Philosophers, The Good Life. Year 2: Kant, Hegel and Nietzsche, Thinking with the Earth and Research Planning, Philosophy of Mind, Psychology and Emotion, Gender and Sexuality. Year 3: Dissertation, From Existentialism to Contemporary Philosophy

Career pathways

Students also learn a wide range of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. These include critical thinking, gathering and analysing evidence, communication and IT skills, cultural awareness, collaboration and teamwork. Students are well-equipped to move into teaching, with increasing numbers of students selecting philosophy subjects in secondary school.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSE English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. 0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry) We also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT ac.uk or calling +44 (0)1962 827023. UCAS course code V500.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Applies to UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,700 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich; 5 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/7a198d1f-e7bd-4f0f-8ad3-fe6d340a4348

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