Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Philosophy in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
|
Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,500
(c. USD34,122.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Philosophy explores the broadest and most essential aspects of existence - encompassing both the world around us and our own nature - along with the understanding and convictions we hold about that reality, reflected in our ideas, frameworks, and actions. The BA (Hons) in Philosophy program teaches you to formulate and defend your own responses to profound questions like: Can I be certain I'm not living in a simulated reality? What defines moral correctness? Do we truly possess free will? Is there a divine being? Is consciousness merely biological matter? While we'll examine existing perspectives on these issues and their supporting arguments, our emphasis lies in cultivating the ability to evaluate these positions critically and articulate your own reasoned viewpoints. You'll gain practical abilities such as constructing compelling, logical arguments, analyzing and challenging others' perspectives, communicating complex ideas with clarity, and navigating situations where intelligent individuals hold vastly differing opinions. These competencies prove valuable not just professionally but in daily decision-making, debates, or even when interpreting news.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A-level
ABB
We do not accept two A/S Levels grades in place of one A Level.
Applicants must be studying at least one of the following A-level subjects: Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages.
We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept the combination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language.
We accept the Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS) as equivalent to an A-level if taken alongside two full A-levels from the list of acceptable subjects above.
GCSE
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade B or 6 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Grade C or 4 in GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.
International Baccalaureate
6,5,5 at Higher level, 34 points overall.
IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component.
TOEFL (IBT) 90 overall with a minimum of 20 in each subset.
Tuition
GBP
25,500