BA Philosophy
About this course
BA (Hons) Philosophy. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a Philosophy Dissertation in the final year. Students work with professional philosophers and industry partners throughout the programme, and graduates have pursued careers in law, technology, journalism, policy-making, and international organisations.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB IB: 32 points
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- 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 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 35%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Reason and Argument
- Topics in Philosophy
- Truth & Morality
- Logic and Meaning
- Science & Religion
- Epistemology and Metaphysics
- Philosophy and Professional Life
- Ancient Philosophy
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Feminist Philosophy
- Kant
- Phenomenology
- Philosophy of AI
- Philosophy of Language
- Philosophy of Mind
- Philosophy Dissertation
- Analytic Philosophy
- Modern European Philosophy
- Philosophy of Art & Literature
- Social & Political Philosophy
- Ethics
- Islamic Philosophy
- Post-Kantian Philosophy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £40,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy at University of Sussex do next?
80% 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 Sussex?
90% 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 Sussex?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy at University of Sussex 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 Sussex?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.