BA Philosophy

The Philosophy undergraduate course offered by the University of Birmingham enables students to explore fundamental philosophical issues associated with morality, politics, art, religion, and the nature of the human mind. Students will also develop key skills in clear thinking, argument construction and critical analysis that are transferable and highly valuable in many careers.Course Content: During the course, students learn about the roots of philosophical thinking in ancient Greece, and explore fundamental philosophical questions around ethics, politics, mind, art, reality, and knowledge. They are also given opportunities to explore contemporary problems and the latest interdisciplinary developments in the philosophy of mind and science. Key Modules: Key modules include Introduction to philosophy, Plato's Republic, Logic, Truth, and Language, Freewill, Death and the Meaning of Life, Philosophy and the Good Life, Political Philosophy, Moral Philosophy, Theory, Practice, and some optional modules such as Contemporary Ethical Issues or Advanced Greek.Accreditations: This course is accredited by University of Birmingham.Future Careers: Philosophy graduates have gone to successful careers in many fields including law, finance, the civil service, journalism, consultancy, teaching, and further academic research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.