BA Philosophy
About this course
BA in Philosophy, a philosophy degree exploring fundamental questions about the mind, knowledge and free will. The course offers the option to extend the duration to four years through an intercalated year spent studying abroad or on a work placement.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 36
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 5 UCAS decisions for BA Philosophy (V500) at the University of Warwick for 2027 entry so far: 5 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level. The first offer was posted on 4 November.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 84%: 207 offers from 246 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 99%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 49%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £53,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy at University of Warwick do next?
84% 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 Warwick?
97% 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 Warwick?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 167 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
What is the offer rate for BA Philosophy at University of Warwick?
84% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 207 offers from 246 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
When does the University of Warwick send offers for BA Philosophy?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 5 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 4 November, and the most decisions so far arrived in November.
Does BA Philosophy at University of Warwick 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 Warwick?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.