Philosophy Online Bachelor and Master Degree Courses in the UK

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff
University of Wales - 0% 30% £9000 £13500 141 online Full-time
University of Wales - 0% 30% £9000 £13500 141 online Full-time
The Open University 82% 1% 1% - - - online Part-time
The Open University 81% 0% 0% - - - online Part-time
The Open University 83% 1% 0% - - - online Part-time
The Open University 84% 6% 0% - - - online Part-time
University of Wales 84% 6% 0% £7800 £15000 - online Part-time
University of Wales 84% 6% 0% £7800 £15000 - online Part-time
The Open University - - 0% - - - online Part-time
The Open University - - 0% - - - online Part-time
The University of Edinburgh - - 0% - - - online Part-time
University of Birmingham - - 0% - - - online Full-time
The Open University - - 0% - - - online Part-time
The Open University - - 0% - - - online Part-time
Manchester Metropolitan University - - 0% - - - online Part-time
Bangor University - - 0% - - - online Part-time
University of Central Lancashire - - 0% - - - online Part-time
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Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Philosophy

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23523 £23533 £28944
25-75 percentile range £19477 - £28091 £17883 - £30634 £21303 - £39053
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Philosophy courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23020 £25022 £30517
25-75 percentile range £19718 - £26938 £18904 - £31670 £22778 - £40777
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Philosophy

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Philosophy who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Specialisations within Philosophy

  • Ethics
  • Metaphysics
  • Epistemology
  • History of Philosophy
  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Logic
  • Philosophy of Language

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Entry Requirements / Admissions

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FAQ

  • The following degrees are offered for Philosophy studies:
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
  • Master of Arts (Postgraduate) - MA (PG)
  • Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
  • Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
  • Master of Arts - MA
  • Master of Research - MRes

According to a 2019 study conducted at Northeastern University in the U.S., 83% of business executives considered an online degree from a well-known institution to have the same value as its equivalent on-campus degree. The same study found that respect for online degrees has been increasing dramatically over the last decade. The reputation of the institution is generally more important than whether the degree is obtained online. The COVID pandemic has erased any remaining stigma that online education may have had in the past.

Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Q45) - BA (Hons) at The Open University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 84 out of 100 among 130 respondents.