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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V502

Philosophy [with Foundation Year]

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£5,760Home Fee
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Philosophy [with Foundation Year] at Anglia Ruskin University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Grapple with the big questions that have puzzled humans for centuries and discover how great minds have tried to answer them. ‘Who are we?’, ‘what can we know?’, and ‘what should we do to lead worthwhile lives?’ are just a few of the questions you’ll consider as you discover how great minds, past and present, have tried to answer them. As a BA (Hons) Philosophy student at ARU, you'll understand both the history of philosophy, as well as cutting edge debates in contemporary philosophy, within areas such as the Philosophy of AI, Ethics and the Philosophy of Art. Your studies will be supp... International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and a 82% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Philosophical Foundations
History of Western Philosophy
Epistemology and Theory of Knowledge
Ethics and Moral Philosophy
Logic and Critical Reasoning
Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness
Contemporary Philosophy and AI
Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art
UCAS Code:V502
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,000

Home Student Fee

£5,760

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Anglia Ruskin University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£16,500£20,000£26,500
5 years£21,000£26,000£33,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 26% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University offers Philosophy [with Foundation Year] as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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