BA Philosophy
About this course
BA (Hons) in Philosophy, focusing on critical inquiry and textual analysis. Core topics include Research Methods and Policy Analysis. The degree covers core branches of philosophy including ethics, logic, and metaphysics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall with no score less than 4 or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,6,5 in 3 HL subjects. BTEC: Applications encouraged. BTEC applications are encouraged. We evaluate each BTEC application on its merits.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 90%: 146 offers from 162 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Legal professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 55%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- REASON AND METHOD IN PHILOSOPHY
- INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC
- PHILOSOPHY, ART & CULTURE
- ETHICS AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
- MIND, KNOWLEDGE AND REALITY
- LOGIC
- THE POLITICS OF KNOWLEDGE
- ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHY: THE EXAMINED LIFE
- MORAL PHILOSOPHY: THEORY AND PRACTICE
- BUSINESS ETHICS
- PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
- LIBERTY, JUSTICE AND THE GOOD SOCIETY
- METAPHYSICS
- PHILOSOPHICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING
- INDIAN PHILOSOPHY
- USES, MISUSES AND ABUSES OF LANGUAGE
- MIND, BRAIN AND CONSCIOUSNESS
- AESTHETICS
- EXISTENTIALISM
- PHILOSOPHY OF PLAY AND THE VIRTUAL
- CLASSICAL CHINESE PHILOSOPHY
- PHILOSOPHY AND PUBLIC POLICY
- FRONTIERS OF ETHICS
- LIFE, LANGUAGE AND ACTION
- PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACHES TO CONFLICT
- HEALTH CARE, ECONOMICS AND JUSTICE
- HELLENISTIC AND NEOPLATONIC PHILOSOPHY
- THE MEANING OF LIFE AND DEATH: THE ULTIMATE QUESTION
- DIGITAL INQUIRY PROJECT
- PHILOSOPHY DISSERTATION
- SCHOOL OF THE ARTS WORK PLACEMENTS MODULE
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £35,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy at University of Liverpool do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy at University of Liverpool?
94% 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 University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Philosophy at University of Liverpool?
90% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 146 offers from 162 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Philosophy at University of Liverpool 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 University of Liverpool?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.