This Philosophy BA will give you a deep knowledge of all areas of philosophy, help you develop your own philosophical ideas, and equip you with the skills to develop, analyse and communicate arguments. As one of the best philosophy departments in the world (ranked in the top 5 in the UK QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024), we’re able to offer a syllabus that covers all areas of the history of philosophy and contemporary philosophy, from early Greek philosophy to the present day. We also offer some topics you won’t find on many other philosophy degrees, like our teaching on Indian and Islamic philosophy. You’ll also have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or extend your studies for a year by transferring to Philosophy with a Year Abroad BA and taking philosophy at a partner university.

Key benefits

• The Philosophy Department is ranked in the top 5 in the UK and in the top 10 in Europe in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2024.
• Choose from an exceptionally wide range of topics covering all areas of the history of philosophy and contemporary philosophy - from early Greek philosophy to the present day.
• Develop your philosophical ideas and arguments in a focused environment with plenty of feedback and discussion.
• Benefit from small-group teaching, which ensures you acquire and hone the skills of critical thinking.
• Build skills that are transferable and desirable, leading to a wide range of careers, such as law, journalism, teaching, financial services, communication and more
• Enjoy our Central London location and take advantage of leading societies such as the Aristotelian Society and the Royal Institute of Philosophy.

“King’s has its base in the analytic tradition but is unique in offering an incredibly broad range of modules to suit anyone’s interest, including rarities such as Chinese and Indian Philosophy. ”

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