Philosophy, BA, University of Exeter

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BA	Full-time	3 - 4 years	September	find out	find out

About Philosophy, BA - at University of Exeter

About this course

You'll study the many facets of Philosophy in depth including metaphysics, epistemology and moral philosophy.
From the beginning you'll be encouraged and taught how to think rigorously, defend your views, understand different opinions and ultimately develop a sharp, analytical and open mind.
Our wide range of optional modules give you the opportunity to customise your degree according to your own interests and career ambitions.
The Philosophy student society will give you the chance to make friends, attend socials and seminars and hear from guest speakers
Get ready for your future career by developing a range of skills valued by a wide range of employers from the media to teaching and the public, private and charity sectors.
Opportunity to combine Philosophy with other subjects as part of our Combined Honours courses and our BA/BSc Flexible Combined Honours course.

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UCAS code: V501

Our four-year 'with Study Abroad' degree, offers you the possibility of spending your third year abroad, studying with one of our many partner universities.

Living and studying in a different country is an exciting experience that broadens your academic and cultural horizons, as well as giving you the opportunity to widen your circle of friends. Students who have studied abroad demonstrate initiative, independence, motivation and, depending on where they stay, may also have gained a working knowledge of another language - all key qualities that employers are looking for in today's competitive employment environment.

We have partnership arrangements with many prestigious institutions across the globe. Exactly where you can apply to study will depend on the subjects you are studying at Exeter. For a full list please visit the Study Abroad website.

Credit for academic work during your year abroad is arranged by agreement between the University of Exeter and the host institution. These marks are then translated back into your degree at Exeter. If you are Studying Abroad for a semester or full year, your time abroad will count toward your final degree. Please refer to your College Study Abroad co-ordinator for further details.

For the year that you spend studying abroad you will pay a significantly reduced tuition fee to Exeter, but nothing to your host university - for more information visit our fees pages. You will continue to receive a maintenance loan if you are eligible for this whilst on your Study Abroad year.

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The University of Exeter invests heavily in scholarships to support top international students. These include the Exeter Excellence Scholarships, which are awarded to academically gifted and ambitious students from around the world, as well as country-specific scholarships for students applying from certain regions.

More information on the University’s international scholarships can be found here.

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