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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V500

Philosophy

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£25,500Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Southampton, the BA (Hons) Philosophy provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. About this course On this course, you’ll delve into the close study of the core areas of philosophy, such as ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and political philosophy. You’ll engage with some of the greatest minds in Western and non-Western philosophical traditions, and you’ll also apply philosophical thought to pressing practical issues, such as global poverty, climate change, animal ethics, sex and gender, and artificial intelligence. A degree in Philosophy cultivates a deep understanding of human existence, thought, morality, and the nature of reality. International tuition fees are £25,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Epistemology and Theory of Knowledge
Metaphysics and Ontology
Ethics and Moral Philosophy
Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness
Political Philosophy and Justice
Logic and Critical Reasoning
Applied Ethics: Contemporary Issues
History of Western Philosophy
UCAS Code:V500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Typical Offer: ABB If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: BBB and grade A in the EPQ We are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Students who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

Pass, with 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. International Baccalaureate Career Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact Admissions Office for more information.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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 Southampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£30,000£32,000
3 years£21,000£26,000£30,500
5 years£27,000£32,000£42,500

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
£26,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 19% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
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: CAH20-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
50%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
96%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
94%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
98%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
99%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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