Explore fundamental questions about truth, reality, ethics, and society with the BA Philosophy at the University of Reading. This undergraduate degree is designed for intellectually curious individuals eager to develop rigorous analytical and critical thinking skills. You will delve into diverse philosophical traditions, from ancient Greek thought to contemporary global perspectives, examining key arguments in areas such as reason and argument, the meaning of life, and global justice. By engaging with seminal texts and developing your own reasoned positions, you will sharpen your ability to evaluate complex claims and contribute to meaningful discourse.
You will study this degree full-time on campus over three years, engaging in interactive seminar groups that foster lively discussion and debate. Your learning journey will involve exploring radical philosophy, ethical arguments, and the nature of meaning and mind, with opportunities to delve into aesthetics or global philosophies. In your final year, you will undertake an independent research project, either a dissertation or an independent learning module, allowing you to pursue a topic of personal interest in depth. You will graduate with highly transferable skills in argumentation, critical analysis, and problem-solving, preparing you for a wide range of professional careers or further academic study.