Philosophy BA (Hons)

This Philosophy BA will give you a deep knowledge of all areas of philosophy, help you develop your own philosophical ideas, and equip you with the skills to develop, analyse and communicate arguments.<br/><br/>As one of the best philosophy departments in the world (ranked 6th in the UK QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025), we’re able to offer a syllabus that covers all areas of the history of philosophy and contemporary philosophy, from early Greek philosophy to the present day. We also offer some topics you won’t find on many other philosophy degrees, like our teaching on Indian and Islamic philosophy.<br/><br/>You’ll also have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or extend your studies for a year by transferring to Philosophy with a Year Abroad BA and taking philosophy at a partner university.<br/><br/>Youll have the option to transfer to the four-year Philosophy with a Year Abroad BA course. Students on the Philosophy with a Year Abroad BA will spend their third year studying abroad before returning to complete a final year with Kings<br/><br/><strong>Key benefits</strong><br/>• The Philosophy Department is ranked 6th in the UK and in the top 10 in Europe in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2025.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Choose from an exceptionally wide range of topics covering all areas of the history of philosophy and contemporary philosophy - from early Greek philosophy to the present day.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop your philosophical ideas and arguments in a focused environment with plenty of feedback and discussion.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from small-group teaching, which ensures you acquire and hone the skills of critical thinking.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Build skills that are transferable and desirable, leading to a wide range of careers, such as law, journalism, teaching, financial services, communication and more<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enjoy our Central London location and take advantage of leading societies such as the Aristotelian Society and the Royal Institute of Philosophy.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/philosophy-ba