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Undergraduate study
Explore today's fundamental questions on a flexible philosophy degree in a department that ranks in the top 125 in the world for History, Philosophy and Theology (THE World University Rankings by Subject 2023).
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Master's study
Learn from inspiring academics who are at the forefront of their disciplines, critically engage with philosophical debates and focus on your chosen areas of philosophy in much greater depth.
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PhD study
We take pride in our thriving PhD programme. Benefit from academic supervision, a full schedule of events and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere in which students and staff learn from one another.
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Our research
We have an international reputation for the quality of our research – 100% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Philosophy).
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Meet our experts
Our academic staff are experts in a wide variety of philosophical topics, with particular strengths in moral philosophy, philosophy of language, metaphysics, Aristotle, Aquinas, Wittgenstein, and aesthetics including the philosophy of film.
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BA Philosophy
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