Philosophy
About this course
Philosophy, a philosophy and geography degree centred on philosophical and geographical inquiry. Students examine fundamental questions across diverse theoretical and spatial contexts.
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What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 40%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 25%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 8%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Philosophy at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £50,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of Philosophy at University of St Andrews do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Philosophy at University of St Andrews?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Philosophy at University of St Andrews?
The average entrant had 203 UCAS points.
Does Philosophy at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Philosophy at University of St Andrews?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.