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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V500

Philosophy

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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3 yearsDuration
£25,500Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the BA (Hons) Philosophy provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. This course offers you both depth and breadth over three years of exciting and challenging study. Our students reach a high level of attainment and are well-prepared for postgraduate study, both in philosophy and many other subjects. This course equips you with skills, including textual analysis, clear written and verbal expression, collaborative problem solving, and critical thinking, that are valuable in a wide range of careers. International tuition fees are £25,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 91% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Epistemology and Metaphysics
Moral and Political Philosophy
Critical Thinking and Logic
History of Philosophy
Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics
Value Theory and Ethics
Philosophy of Mind
Independent Study Project
UCAS Code:V500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - ABB

Standard offer: AAA . Contextual offer: ABB. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

International Baccalaureate

32 - 36 points

Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level. Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£76,500

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 — University of Bristol

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£35,000
3 years£21,000£26,500£35,500
5 years£29,000£36,500£47,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 35% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 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: CAH20-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

63%Working
10%Studying
11%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
66%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
92%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
91%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Philosophy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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