BA Philosophy
About this course
BA in Philosophy. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The final year includes a substantial dissertation module.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (preference will be given to applicants studying two of these subjects): Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Philosophy (V500) at the University of Manchester for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 43 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 32%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 38%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Studying Philosophy
- Critical Thinking
- Introduction to Ethics
- History of Philosophy
- Introduction to Metaphysics and Epistemology
- Introduction to Philosophy of Mind
- Finding Happiness in the Ancient World
- Islamic Philosophy
- Philosophy of Religion
- Philosophy of Race
- Formal Logic
- Ethics
- 20th Century Analytical Philosophy
- Philosophy of Science
- Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
- Existentialism
- Hegel and Marx
- Finding Happiness in the Ancient World
- Dissertation Semester 1
- Dissertation Semester 2
- Dissertation (40 credit)
- Philosophy of Language
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Psychology
- Environmental Philosophy
- Philosophy of Action
- Phenomenology
- Advanced Topics in Aesthetics
- Language & Oppression
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £43,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy at University of Manchester do next?
85% 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 Manchester?
88% 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 Manchester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy at University of Manchester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.