Overview

The Philosophy (Including Foundation Year) course from University of Essex covers a wide range of topics from the meaning of life to capitalism and its critics, from ancient philosophy to current trends in European thought.

Your future

Many employers want graduates who can think logically and creatively about practical problems. Philosophy develops these skills, providing you with:

The ability to understand all sides of a dispute objectively and without forming a premature opinion

The ability to work in a team, taking a collaborative approach to problems

The ability to interpret dense text and to communicate effectively

Analytical and problem-solving skills

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research and Academic Development Skills
1939 – 2019: Eighty Years in the Life of the United Kingdom

Major Writers in English Literature
Phenomenology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Philosophy View 468 other Bachelors in Philosophy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applications for degree courses with a foundation year (Year Zero) will be considered individually, whether you

think you might not have the grades to enter the first year of a degree course;

have non-traditional qualifications or experience (e.g. you haven’t studied A-levels or a BTEC);

are returning to university after some time away from education; or

are looking for more support during the transition into university study.

A-levels: DDD

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMP

T-levels: Pass with E in core

Our standard offer is 72 UCAS tariff points from at least two full A-levels, or equivalent.

Examples of the above tariff may include:

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21500 GBP / year

≈ 21500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5760 GBP / year

≈ 5760 GBP / year

Living costs

Colchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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