BA Philosophy and Anthropology (
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BA Hons in Anthropology and Philosophy. Core topics include human behaviour. The programme includes a professional placement module, with modules such as 'The Big Questions' and 'Exploring the Study of Religion and Theology' each worth 20 credits. Teaching takes place in small-group classes with lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops.
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Entry requirements
96 – 112 UCAS tariff points e.g. A-levels: CCC-BBC, BTEC: MMM-DMM, IB: 30-32
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 50%
- Left higher education: 45%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 26%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 11%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 11%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 84%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 61%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 74%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 10%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 70%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 25%
Modules
- Introduction to Ethics
- Ancient Philosophy
- Freedom, Equality and Justice: An Introduction to Political Philosophy
- The Big Questions
- Anthropology Today
- Into the Field
- Death, Burial and the Afterlife
- Myths and Mythology: How Stories Shape the World
- Exploring the Humanities
- An Introduction to Ethics
- Exploring the Study of Religion and Theology
- People’s worlds: Interactions with the Environment
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Existentialism and Phenomenology
- Metaphysics and Epistemology
- The Ethics of Life and Death: Contemporary Debates in Applied Ethics
- Professional Placement
- Ancient Chinese Philosophy
- Ancestors, Death and Burial
- Activism, Protest and Campaigning for Global Justice
- Freedom, Agency and Responsibility
- Free-Market Environmentalism, Big Business and Global Politics
- Philosophy of Mind: Humans, Animals and Machines
- Religions in Africa
- 20th Century Philosophy
- Global Genocides
- Thinking With Things
- Family, Gender and Sexuality
- Heritage & Archaeology of Conflict
- Human Evolution: origins of modern human behaviour
- Materialities in Anthropology
- Women and Religion
- Approaches to Economic Relations
- Museums, Heritage and Representation
- Living in Multi-Cultural Worlds
- International Political Economy
- Ancient Lives in Death
- Independent Project
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Existentialism and Phenomenology
- Metaphysics and Epistemology
- The Ethics of Life and Death: Contemporary Debates in Applied Ethics
- Ancient Chinese Philosophy
- Ancestors, Death and Burial
- Activism, Protest and Campaigning for Global Justice
- Freedom, Agency and Responsibility
- Free-Market Environmentalism, Big Business and Global Politics
- Philosophy of Mind: Humans, Animals and Machines
- 20th Century Philosophy
- Global Genocides
- Thinking With Things
- Family, Gender and Sexuality
- Heritage & Archaeology of Conflict
- Human Evolution: origins of modern human behaviour
- Materialities in Anthropology
- Religions in Africa
- Approaches to Economic Relations
- Museums, Heritage and Representation
- Living in Multi-Cultural Worlds
- Ancient Lives in Death
- International Political Economy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy and Anthropology ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £16,500 after 3 years, £20,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £13,000 and £26,500. The £20,500 median after five years is £10,000 less than the UK median for Anthropology.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy and Anthropology ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David 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 and Anthropology ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy and Anthropology ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy and Anthropology ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
50% of students continued into their second year, and 45% left higher education.