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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V500

Philosophy

UCL (University College London)
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,800Per Year (Intl)
£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by UCL (University College 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 programme aims to provide an understanding of a range of central philosophical debates. All major areas of philosophy are available for study, covering branches such as moral and political philosophy, metaphysics and epistemology, and drawing upon the writings of philosophers both ancient and modern to contextualise your studies. International tuition fees are £29,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Epistemology and Metaphysics
History of Ancient Philosophy
Moral and Political Philosophy
Philosophy of Mind
Logic and Critical Thinking
Modern Continental Philosophy
Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art
Philosophical Research Methods
UCAS Code:V500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

No specific subjects. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

International Baccalaureate

38 points

A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects, with no score below 5. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777
PTE Academic80

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£89,400

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£33,500£36,000
3 years£25,000£31,000£41,500
5 years£32,000£39,500£59,000

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 15% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 46% above UK average salary
This course
£39,500
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: CAH20-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
75%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
91%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
72%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
96%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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