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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Philosophy
Royal Holloway, University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Philosophy course at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
- Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. - Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £25,900 per year |
| International | £25,900 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V500
Here's what Royal Holloway, University of London says about its Philosophy course.
Are you looking to make sense of the world around you and to understand your place in it? Do you have a curious and inquisitive mind and are looking for a subject that teaches you how to think clearly and question perceptively, one that will sharpen your analytical skills and critical thinking? If so, then Philosophy is for you.
At Royal Holloway we have a unique approach to the subject that looks beyond the narrow confines of the Anglo-American analytic or the European tradition of philosophy focus on both traditions, their relationship and connections between them. The result has been the creation of a truly interdisciplinary and collaborative programme that brings together academic staff from departments across the university.
Based in the Department of Politics and International Relations and Philosophy, academic staff are not only dedicated teachers of the subject but also experts and published authorities in their fields. Departmental specialisms include a wide range of philosophical topics such as ancient and Hellenistic philosophy, 19th and 20th Century European philosophy and contemporary analytic philosophy and American pragmatism.
In addition to lectures and seminars, as a new student, you will meet weekly in small tutorial groups with a member of the philosophy staff to discuss a piece of work you have been set and to evaluate the essays you have written. This helps develop the kind of critical and personal skills you’ll need both for higher-level academic work and for your future career. This three-year degree course will help you to develop your understanding of key philosophical texts; acquire critical, analytical and group-working skills; hone your skill in philosophical argument; learn to understand the differing assumptions which inform central philosophical traditions.
Plus, with the opportunity to examine (amongst other things) the mind and consciousness, aesthetics and morals, the self and others, the range of subjects available to Philosophy students at Royal Holloway guarantees that there will be something on offer that really engages you during your time with us.
Be part of the growing Department of Philosophy.
A historical range from ancient to contemporary analytic philosophy.
Can be combined with another subject in a wide range of joint honours programmes.
Develop critical skills for your career or further study.
Weekly small tutorial groups.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Politics and International Relations
Location
Main Site | Egham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Philosophy
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Please refer to our website for information https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/philosophy/philosophy.aspx
How you will be assessed
Your course will be assessed by a combination of examinations and in-course assignments in the form of essays or presentations.
Royal Holloway, University of London reviews
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2nd year student
Things a little expensive but there's always something on. Summer Ball ticketing is a bit of a joke. They offer a certain number of cheaper tickets early but you have to be lightning fast to secure the.ticket at th e cheaper price. Plenty of variety and bars eating and shops
1 year ago
2nd year student
There's always something on , Egham a bit run down but campus socialising is great. There's everything you need on campus ,although exploring further afield like Windsor and London is reasonable on the train.
1 year ago
2nd year student
This is my main negative with this university. I was in really nice halls Kingswood 1st year. Affordable nice location. 2nd year halls were not an option so had to find private. Expensive. The student finance maintenance loan.does not cover then full cost. Work opportunities are few at the univers...
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2nd year student
Support has been OK.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Lack of affordable accommodation for continuing students. Student union on campus great safe little expensive.Other facilities library etc good.
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2nd year student
As stated course content challenging and found that workload high but was able.to keep on top of assignments. Tutors helpful and approachable.
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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 Royal Holloway, University of London 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
91%
med
Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
low
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
69%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
77%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
high
Academic support
93%
med
Academic support
93%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
med
How well organised is your course?
80%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
57%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
63%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Royal Holloway, University of London. These students are taking Philosophy or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Religious Studies | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Royal Holloway, University of London graduates who took Philosophy - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
55%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Administrative occupations
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Architecture and construction professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Royal Holloway, University of London graduates who took Philosophy - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.8k
First year after graduation
£24.5k
Third year after graduation
£31.8k
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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