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Undergraduate Philosophy Degrees

Philosophy is the careful, critical, and reasoned engagement with fundamental questions of human existence. Philosophy addresses questions that human beings have always asked, though they may not have final answers. It asks about the limits of human knowledge, the nature of existence, values and morality.


At Lancaster, we offer a diverse and flexible curriculum. We cover non-Western traditions of thought, including Islam and Indian traditions. We place especial emphasis on how philosophy relates to practical issues – for example, in ethics, science, and politics.

Philosophy courses

Philosophy combines well with other academic disciplines. As well as our Philosophy degree, we offer a wide range of joint degrees combining Philosophy with other disciplines. Click view more courses for the complete list.

Philosophy courses

We also offer several joint degrees combining Philosophy with other disciplines. Click view more courses for the complete list.

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Our Alumni

Our alumni share their experiences, tips and advice, including how their degrees led them to their current jobs. They have taken up a wide range of careers, ranging from Media Relations Officer in Her Majesty’s Revenue to Customs and Government Affairs Manager at Vodafone.

Our Alumni