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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Philosophy course at Bristol, UWE.
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A level
No specific subjects required. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V500
Here's what Bristol, UWE says about its Philosophy course.
By examining life's fundamental questions, philosophy helps to shape the way we think about the world, developing our creativity, rationality and critical thinking skills. A philosophy degree can teach you to explore theoretical problems and apply your solutions to practical situations in the real world, from artificial intelligence to human creativity.
Study a visionary, future-focused philosophy course that tackles key global contemporary issues, including environmental sustainability, the future of work, health and wellbeing, and sex and gender. UWE Bristol is a member of the British Philosophical Association and a branch of the Royal Institute of Philosophy, so you’ll benefit from the latest resources and insight.
Through collaborative, interdisciplinary learning with an applied approach, you’ll gain real world experience, underpinned by traditional philosophical theories and approaches. Learn how to analyse complex issues from different perspectives, present logical, reasoned arguments, and communicate concepts and opinions with clarity and precision.
Studying BA(Hons) Philosophy will transform you into an innovative thinker who’s able to bring new perspectives to many professions. Our graduates are in demand across journalism, banking, law, business, healthcare and social work, plus teaching and research, offering you broad career opportunities.
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Philosophy at Bristol, UWE.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Social Sciences
Location
Frenchay Campus | Bristol
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Philosophy
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Bristol, UWE students who took the Philosophy course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
98%
high
Teaching on my course
98%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
93%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
93%
high
Assessment and feedback
93%
high
Assessment and feedback
93%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
93%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
93%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
93%
high
Academic support
96%
high
Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
86%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
93%
high
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
79%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
82%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Philosophy or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Religious Studies | C | |||||
| Psychology | D | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Philosophy | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Bristol, UWE graduates who took Philosophy - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
30%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
75%
In work, study or other activity
35%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
40%
Elementary occupations
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bristol, UWE graduates who took Philosophy - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.4k
First year after graduation
£23.7k
Third year after graduation
£28.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Philosophy.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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