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Our courses
Our degree courses cover a wealth of different topics. Explore the surprising ways philosophical insight can have real-world impact by drawing not only on Western philosophy but on traditions from across the world.
Combine your study of philosophy with a related subject area on one of our many joint degree courses.
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Why study with us?
Study a highly flexible philosophy degree at a University that ranks in the top 25 in the UK for Philosophy*. Benefit from teaching that is grounded in the real world and enjoy an exceptional range of subject areas.
* The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022
Discover Philosophy at Reading
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How you'll study
Learn through lectures, seminars and one-to-one supervision and take advantage of our study abroad and placement opportunities. Instead of exams, we offer you a wide variety of different assessment methods.
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Life in the Department
Join our inclusive and thriving community and enjoy lively debates, regular visiting speakers and attend events organised by the student-run Philosophy society.
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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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Our research
100% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Philosophy).