University of Essex BA Philosophy
University of Essex

University of Essex

BA Philosophy

Colchester, United Kingdom

BA

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The BA Philosophy program offers students an in-depth exploration of philosophical thought and its application to modern issues. The course encourages critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and engagement with diverse perspectives through the study of historical and contemporary philosophical texts.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates of this program may pursue careers in various fields such as education, law, public policy, and journalism. The skills developed through philosophical study, including analytical thinking and effective communication, prepare students for roles in research, advocacy, and more.

BA Philosophy

Our BA Philosophy will feed your intellectual curiosity and challenge your thinking. You'll acquire the skills required to dig deeper into ideas and question received wisdom. You'll rigorously examine the most fundamental questions about human life: Does God exist? Is material success all that counts in life? What do I owe to others? How free am I to decide my own future?

At Essex, we take philosophy back to its roots in everyday existential, social, and political problems. We embrace the relevance of philosophy to other forms of enquiry - political, cultural, legal, medical, aesthetic and bring this to bear on urgent issues in public life, such as the controversial issues raised by mental health legislation or public policy regarding end of life care.

We cover a wide range of topics from the meaning of life to capitalism and its critics, from ancient philosophy to current trends in European thought; and we have particular strengths in the areas of:

  • Ethics
  • Political philosophy
  • Philosophy of religion
  • European philosophy (including critical theory, phenomenology, and existentialism)

We are involved in many exciting and interdisciplinary research projects, and have active links with other areas including Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychoanalysis, and Art History.