BA Philosophy
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
BA in Philosophy. Core topics include research methods. The programme includes modules in logic, ethics, political philosophy, and ancient to modern European thought. It concludes with a philosophy dissertation of 8,000 to 10,000 words, where students select their own topic and philosophical sources under the guidance of a supervisor.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB (Required subjects: We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4(C)) IB: 6,5,5 or a minimum of 32 points overall
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East of England: 10%
- London: 55%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Modern Philosophy
- Problems of Knowledge
- Introduction to Ancient Philosophy
- Tutorial Special Study
- Introduction to Logic
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Issues in Ethics
- Philosophical Methods
- Kant
- Mind and World
- Race, Gender and Queer Philosophy
- Empiricism and Rationalism
- Introduction to European Philosophy 1: Kant to Hegel
- Introduction to European Philosophy 2: The Critique of Idealism
- Philosophy and the Arts
- Varieties of Scepticism
- The Philosophy of Religion
- Philosophy of Religon
- Philosophy and Literature
- The Good Life in Ancient Philosophy
- Contemporary Political Theory
- Modern Political Thought
- Philosophy Dissertation
- Modern European Philosophy 1: Husserl to Heidegger
- Modern European Philosophy 2: Critical Theory and Hermeneutics
- The Varieties of Scepticism
- Radical Political Theory I: Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche
- The Politics of Toleration
- Social Justice: From Theory to Practice
- Theories of Freedom and Democracy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £39,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London?
83% 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 Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London 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 Royal Holloway, University of London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.