Cambridge,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Philosophy (with Placement) in Cambridge United Kingdom | Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University
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Cambridge United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,900
(c. USD21,276.59)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Pursuing a BA (Hons) Philosophy degree at ARU will immerse you in both historical philosophical traditions and modern philosophical discussions, including topics like AI Philosophy, Ethics, and Art Philosophy. You'll benefit from guidance by our specialized philosophy faculty, who provide individual mentoring and tailored evaluations. Our Philosophy programs achieved outstanding results in the 2023 National Student Survey: 93% for Student Voice, 92% for Course Teaching, 92% for Learning Opportunities, 90% for Assessment and Feedback, and 90% for Academic Support.
You'll enhance your analytical abilities, critical reasoning, and decision-making skills by examining influential philosophical concepts, formulating your own perspectives through methodical and innovative thinking, and applying philosophical approaches to daily situations.
These competencies are highly valued, as the World Economic Forum identifies complex problem-solving and critical analysis as crucial skills for professional success in the current employment landscape.
Opportunities abound to participate in intellectual exchanges through the student-run Philosophy Society and attend prestigious events like our Royal Institute of Philosophy lecture series. You can also improve your career prospects by acquiring language skills through our Anglia Language Programme, spending a semester abroad, or collaborating with partner organizations on practical projects. Recent student initiatives include developing materials for mental health charity Lifecraft to combat stigma and raise awareness, and creating promotional content for CamYOGA to highlight yoga's wellness benefits.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year.
UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points acquired from the International Baccalaureate Certificate are accepted.
IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element.
TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year.
UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points acquired from the International Baccalaureate Certificate are accepted.
IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element.
TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
Tuition
GBP
15,900