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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V500
Philosophy
King's College London, University of LondonLondon, England
3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by King's College London, University of London, the BA (Hons) Philosophy provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This Philosophy BA will give you a deep knowledge of all areas of philosophy, help you develop your own philosophical ideas, and equip you with the skills to develop, analyse and communicate arguments. As one of the best philosophy departments in the world (ranked 6th in the UK QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025), we’re able to offer a syllabus that covers all areas of the history of philosophy and contemporary philosophy, from early Greek philosophy to the present day. We also offer some topics you won’t find on many other philosophy degrees, like our teaching on Indian and Islam... Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Ancient Greek Philosophy
Epistemology and Metaphysics
History of Western Philosophy
Logic and Critical Reasoning
Ethics and Political Philosophy
Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness
Continental and Analytic Traditions
Indian and Islamic Philosophy
UCAS Code:V500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points 36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Note: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Once you reach year two, you’ll get to choose the rest of your modules for the remainder of your philosophy degree
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £30,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £28,500 | £35,000 |
| 5 years | £28,500 | £37,000 | £49,000 |
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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 37% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 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
56%Working
13%Studying
14%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
66%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
73%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
79%Learning resources
84%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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About King's College London, University of London
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