BA (Honours) in Continental Philosophy - Including Placement Year in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

Our BA in Continental Philosophy is designed for those who wish to explore philosophy's foundations in real-world experiences and tackle existential, social, and political issues. This program is ideal if you seek to deeply investigate life's essential questions while joining a transformative journey that reshapes your self-awareness and worldview. Choose this degree if you're not just interested in analyzing contemporary challenges but also want to collaborate with a community that innovatively reimagines thought and living. We proudly offer the UK's sole BA specializing in Continental Philosophy.
Beyond these core themes, our BA Continental Philosophy students can explore diverse subjects—from life's purpose to critiques of capitalism, and from classical philosophy to modern discussions on gender and environmentalism. The program also includes varied modules spanning ethics, political philosophy, religion, and mind studies. Essentially, Essex provides the freedom to tailor your studies around what inspires you.

At Essex, we engage in dynamic, cross-disciplinary research initiatives and maintain strong connections with fields like Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychoanalysis, and Art History. Our philosophy department ranks 7th in the UK for research influence (REF2021 GPA) and 9th for student satisfaction (NSS 2023, English institutions).