Philosophy The University of Manchester

Overview

Aims

 The Philosophy course offered at The University of Manchester aims to:

• deliver structured yet flexible programmes of study, informed by current research, in which students critically evaluate, and think for themselves through philosophical arguments and problems;

• provide you with a curriculum within you study texts and questions central to the analytical tradition in philosophy, and, if you wish, texts and questions from outside that tradition;

• develop your subject-specific knowledge, cognitive, intellectual and transferable skills, preparing you for further academic study and employment;

• employ an appropriate variety of teaching and assessment methods and use learning resources effectively and efficiently to meet our own aims and our courses respective learning outcomes;

• provide you with an effective induction programme, and academic and pastoral support, to enhance your progress and academic development.

Career opportunities

The degrees have an excellent reputation for employability, and our graduates have gone on to pursue careers in a wide range of paths, reflecting the broad nature of our courses.

The University of Manchester has one of the best records for placing graduates with employers of any British university, and we are currently the joint most targeted university by top graduate recruiters in the UK.

Traditional avenues that have been popular with our graduates include journalism and the media, charities, consultancy, the civil service, finance, marketing and PR, social work, teaching and the law.