Overview

University of Reading 's Philosophy modules willâ€¯enable you toâ€¯become aâ€¯fullyâ€¯independent learner, ableâ€¯to reflect critically on your progress, strengths, and the goals you wishâ€¯toâ€¯achieve. Our methods are designed to teach you theâ€¯skills you need, both throughout your degree and future career.

Key facts

During your first year, you’ll learn to present your ideas, orally and in writing, in a clear and effective way. You’ll undertake modules focused on honing your ability to make your own arguments and assess the arguments of others.

During your second year, you’ll develop your skills ofâ€¯research andâ€¯enquiry, and how toâ€¯effectively presentâ€¯arguments inâ€¯public.â€¯In your final year, yourâ€¯modules will focus onâ€¯developing independent researchâ€¯andâ€¯self-awareness.

We have an interdisciplinary approach to teaching, and the modules we offer stem directly from our academics’ research, which is informed by current events and problems. You’ll be able to choose from a vast breadth of modules and study philosophy in connection to real-world issues, such as democracy, freedom, religion, and climate change.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Meaning and the Mind
Global Philosophies
Aesthetics
Philosophy through the Ages: The Minds that Shaped our World
Ethical Argument
Oppression, Inequality, and the Enemies of Democracy
Ignorance, Doubt, and Relativism
Intermediate Logic

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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135

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100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Philosophy View 466 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

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135

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100

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76

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IELTS

7

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General requirements

Typical offer

BBB

International Baccalaureate

30 points overall

Extended Project Qualification

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDM

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Tuition Fees

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25850 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 GBP / month

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