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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V500

Philosophy

Bristol, UWE
Bristol, England
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3 yearsDuration
£15,750Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
99%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bristol, UWE, the BA (Hons) Philosophy provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Study a future-facing, interdisciplinary philosophy degree, where you'll focus on applying theory to practice. Your teaching will be centred around core themes, comprising of: Health, Society and Public Ethics; Technology, Environment and Sustainability; and Human Flourishing and Creative Practice. Why study a philosophy degree? By examining life's fundamental questions, philosophy helps to shape the way we think about the world. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Epistemology and Knowledge
Ethics and Moral Philosophy
Metaphysics and Reality
Philosophy of Technology and AI
Environmental Ethics and Sustainability
Political Philosophy and Society
Philosophy of Mind and Human Flourishing
Critical Thinking and Philosophical Practice
UCAS Code:V500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£47,250

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bristol, UWE

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£25,000£30,000
3 years£18,500£22,500£26,000
5 years£23,500£28,500£34,500

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 17% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£27,000

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

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
45%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
99%
Learning opportunities
97%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bristol, UWE

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