As a philosopher, you reflect on real-world issues. You'll develop the thinking, debating and problem-solving skills to shape your own future and the world around you. At Kent you don't just read philosophy, you become a philosopher.
'One of the greatest strengths of the philosophy department is how broad it is, and how many different things you can study. You can really focus on what you want, rather than having to go through a set schema that might not be right for you.'
Kyle Lovell, BA Philosophy
In your first year, you'll explore ethics, knowledge and metaphysics, logic and reasoning, and philosophical reading and writing. You might also study rights and existentialism, and to explore your subject in depth, from the philosophy of law, to the question: what is time?
In your second and final years you could focus on the philosophy of language, cognitive science, metaphysics, ethics, feminist philosophy and politics. You could also study abroad - a great opportunity to show employers that you can adapt to new environment - or take a placement year in industry.
In your final year, you can also choose to write a dissertation on a topic of your choice, based on your own research, supervised by one of our expert academic staff.
Do you have a passion for Religious Studies too? BA Philosophy and Religious Studies is also available.
