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BA Philosophy

Oxford Brookes University

Institution
Oxford Brookes University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Philosophy
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
BAHF-PK
Median salary
£30,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 95%
  • Learning opportunities: 89%
  • Assessment and feedback: 91%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 96%
  • Learning resources: 87%
  • Student voice: 95%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 95%
  • Left higher education: 5%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 15%
  • London: 35%
  • South East: 30%
  • South West: 5%
  • Wales: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 85%
  • Baccalaureate: 5%
  • Access course: 5%
  • A degree: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Philosophy at Oxford Brookes University earn?

The median salary is £25,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Philosophy.

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy at Oxford Brookes University?

95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Philosophy at Oxford Brookes University?

The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.

Does BA Philosophy at Oxford Brookes University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Philosophy at Oxford Brookes University?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.