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Why study with us

We champion curiosity, informed debate, critical thinking and creativity. We support your learning through expert teaching and a friendly, personalised culture where you will be known, encouraged and challenged to do your best.

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Excellent career prospects

90% of graduates were in employment and/or further study, due to start a new job or course, or doing other activities such as travelling, 15 months after the end of their course. (Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23)

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Combine your interests

We offer a range of joint honours programmes where you can combine philosophy with another humanities subject.

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Talks, lectures and latest thinking

We regularly host Royal Institute of Philosophy branch events and lectures, opening up latest thinking from leading experts.

Courses

Entry year

English Literature and Philosophy (BA)

Full time, 3 years

Study the range of English literature and learn how philosophical ideas can be used to address complex problems facing society today.

Philosophy (BA)

Full time, 3 years

Consider great philosophical questions and learn to how to construct arguments to address complex problems facing society today.

Philosophy and Linguistics (BA)

Full time, 3 years

Find out how the study of language, communication and philosophy can be used to address complex issues facing society today.

Philosophy, Politics and International Relations (BA)

Full time, 3 years

Consider the philosophical and political questions and debates that affect us all, and explore the ways in which we can respond to them and address the complex problems facing society today.

Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (BA)

Full time, 3 years

Explore a range of religious traditions, ethical frameworks, and philosophical debates and how they can be used to address today's complex social problems.

Welsh and Philosophy (BA)

Full time, 3 years

Develop your language skills, explore Welsh literature and culture, and learn how philosophical ideas can be used to address complex problems facing society today.

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Philosophy at Cardiff University

Find out more about what it's like to study Philosophy with us.

Hear from one of our students

Ginny, an undergraduate Philosophy and Politics (BA) student, talks about why she enjoys studying here.

The research seminars and conferences the School holds have been amazing while the array of specialisms has allowed me to gain a wide understanding of various areas of philosophy.
Jack Lane Philosophy (BA)

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Supporting employability

Our focused career support ranges from placements to guest speakers, masterclasses and workshops to help you take your first steps to your chosen career.

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Wide choice of joint honours options

You can choose to combine two subjects with a joint honours programme, including options with History, Economics, Politics and a wide range of humanities subjects including modern languages.

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Most lectures, tutorials and seminars take place in our home, the John Percival Building at the heart of the Cathays Park campus.

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English language and literature

Explore the diversity of English literature across the chronological span, making lively connections with all forms of culture. Or choose to investigate the human capacity for language with a rigorous grounding in all the key aspects of language analysis.


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