BAPhilosophy and History

Study location	United Kingdom, Southampton
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA
Course code	VV51

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in Reading and Writing, 6.0 in Listening and Speaking) CAE before January 2015: level C CAE after January 2015: 176 points overall with no component less than 176

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	southampton.ac.uk/..ophy_and_history.page?

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Philosophy is the most ancient of academic disciplines, yet the uncertainties of modern living make the traditional philosophical challenges even more pressing in the 21st century. During a degree in Philosophy and History at Southampton, you will critically consider the work of the great philosophers of the past while engaging with cutting edge contemporary debates.

In your study of history, you will explore a rich array of past cultures – ancient, medieval and modern. This will sharpen your insight into how societies functioned in the past, encouraging a more critical awareness of the problems of the present – complementing your studies in philosophy.

This flexible programme allows you to design your own path of study by choosing from a wide and varied selection of modules ranging from Existentialism to The Ethics of Belief, from Tudor Rebellions to Iran and the West.

You will also have the opportunity to spend a semester, a year or a summer at one of our international partner universities in Asia, Europe, or the Americas to experience a new culture.

For more information about Philosophy at Southampton go to www.soton.ac.uk/philosophy

For more information about History at Southampton go to www.soton.ac.uk/history

Career opportunities

What can you do with a Philosophy and History degree? Almost anything! That’s because Philosophy and History teach you not what to think, but how to think. This is, as a Times report on Philosophy put it, “the ultimate transferable work skill”.

Our students have gone on to succeed in a dazzling range of careers, including business, law, medicine, journalism, teaching, IT, the civil service, advertising, film and television, and finance. The 2013 Destination of Leavers of Higher Education (DLHE) survey found that 90% of our Philosophy graduates were in work or study six months after finishing their degree, with 80% of those in full-time employment occupying professional or managerial roles. You can find out more about some of our graduates on our ‘Alumni: Where are they now?’ page for Philosophy and History.

During your degree you will learn skills such as:

Critical thinking
Analysis
Clear oral and written communication
Mental agility
The ability to appreciate different points of view
Working in groups
Don’t just take our word for it. In a survey of results in the American GRE tests (tests of verbal, quantitative and analytical skills), Philosophy graduates achieved better average scores than graduates of any other humanities or social science subject.

Career skills are embedded throughout every stage of our course and are developed at every moment of study. Certain modules offer specific teaching in reasoning and communications skills. In addition, there are work experience opportunities to help you understand how your transferable skills apply in the workplace. The university’s Excel placement scheme offers around 150 Christmas, Easter and summer placements in a range of companies.