BA (Hons) Philosophy

The BA Philosophy course at Manchester Metropolitan University is a three-year full-time undergraduate course designed to develop students' knowledge and understanding of philosophy from both historical and contemporary contexts. The course encourages students to debate, discuss, and explore a wide range of philosophical issues and questions. Course Content: The course is structured around three main content areas: Ethical and Political Philosophy, Metaphysics and Epistemology, and the History of Philosophy. In the first year, students study foundational concepts and debates in philosophy, while in the subsequent years, they are given the opportunity to delve more into specific areas of interest. In the final year, students complete a dissertation or an extended essay, allowing them to investigate a philosophical issue in depth.Key Modules: Some of the key elements of this course include Ethics, Philosophy of Mind, Metaphysics, Environmental Ethics, Philosophy of Science, Social Philosophy and even Aesthetics. Future Careers: Philosophy graduates are known for their strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that makes them employable in various sectors. Graduates of this course can look forward to exciting career prospects in areas such as law, politics, education, journalism, publishing, business, public service, non-profit and even technology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.