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Philosophy

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Overview

Philosophy is offered widely in the UK, so the useful comparison is between departments rather than between countries. It is a one year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.

Teaching in Philosophy is assessed mainly through extended written work rather than examinations. We currently work with 3 universities on this course across 3 cities.

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Careers opportunities

Consistently among the strongest degrees for postgraduate law and for the civil service, because it trains argument and precision. Employers read it for reasoning, not for content, and it needs a practical skill attached.

Roles graduates go into

  • Policy adviser or analyst
  • Consultant
  • Data or research analyst
  • Trainee solicitor, after conversion
  • Ethics and governance officer
  • Teacher or lecturer

Where they work

  • Civil service and public bodies
  • Consultancies and professional services
  • Technology companies in ethics and policy
  • Law, after a conversion route
  • Schools and universities
After the course

A law conversion and the SQE for practice, or a master's for policy and research.

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Where you can study it

3 universities run this course

Entry terms differ between departments. An adviser will tell you which of these you are a realistic candidate for.

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Durham University

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