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Philosophy

Philosophy

Philosophy as we know it can be traced back to the time of the Ancient Greeks – the word itself is derived from the Greek for ‘love of knowledge’. Its nature as a study of humanity means that it is less prone to going out of date than some subjects, so to study philosophy is to immerse yourself in an absolutely huge continuum of ideas and debates both past and present.

But that is not to say, however, that new developments are not being made; the past hundred years or so have produced some of the most important and significant philosophical thought there is.

It is, of course, a subject which tends to creep into other disciplines, particularly social sciences and humanities subjects like literature, politics, and the history of art, but also the ‘hard’ sciences – for instance when it comes to analyzing the ethical implications of a research project.

Good to Know

With the developments in Artificial Intelligence, big tech companies have been actively recruiting Philosophy graduates to work alongside their engineers and programmers.

Skills

Common Degree/Major Names

BA
Ethics
BSc
Natural Philosophy
BA
Philosophy
BA
Philosophy of Religion
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Useful Skills

Analytical
Attention to Detail
Idea Visualisation
Listening
Mathematical
Research
Speaking (Verbal Communication)
Staying Motivated / Working Hard
Staying Positive (Resilience)
Written Communication
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This is a great way to help you decide whether this subject area is really something you would want to study at the depth of a degree.

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Universities

Universities Offering Degrees within Accounting and Finance

Institution
Country
Campus Type
Size
Education Model
Selectivity
University of Melbourne
Austalia
City Island Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
The Melbourne curriculum enables students to explore their passions and strengths, while giving the flexibility to specialise when students are ready. We offer seven bachelors degrees in the Melbourne curriculum – arts, biomedicine, commerce, design, fine arts, music, and science – covering over 100 different study areas. We also offer specialist degrees in agriculture and oral health, where everything students study is structured for the chosen discipline. Students start with a three-year bachelors degree. Once completed, they can enter the workforce with a broad knowledge base and career-ready skills. Or, gain specialised knowledge via a graduate degree or in graduate research. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PubbNsh5zyQ
Merit based entry for UG. Students who receive IB score and meet prerequisite subjects are guaranteed an offer. No interview, reference letters, personal statement required.
Western Sydney University
Australia
Suburban Campus City Campus
Very Large Institution > 30,000
Research Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Selective (25-50% admitted)
UNSW Sydney
Australia
City Island Campus, Suburban Campus
Very Large Institution > 30,000
UNSW’s strategic priorities actively address the challenges we face today - from climate change and renewable energies to lifesaving medical treatments and breakthrough technologies. We aim to make an impact on people’s lives around the world. In 2020, UNSW evolved its motto to “Scientia corde mente et manu” - Knowledge by Heart, Mind and Hand. This is more than just a slogan of renewed values and aspirations. It captures the fact that we serve higher purpose, and are committed to serving society through knowledge sharing and new discovery.
Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Queensland
Australia
City Island Campus
Very Large Institution > 30,000
You'll be inspired by passionate and engaging lecturers who are ready to empower you with the skills, confidence and knowledge you need to face a future of unknowns. At UQ, we're committed to enriching your studies and developing your employability to prepare you for a career you'll love. We support you to gain knowledge, leadership skills and adopt an innovative mindset.
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Purdue University Northwest
USA
Suburban Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
John Cabot University
Italy
City Campus
Small Institution <5000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model)
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Charles University, Faculty of Social Sciences
Czech Republic
City Campus
Small Institution <5000
Single Subject Focus and several interdisciplinary programs.
Number of accepted students varies slightly every year depending on the cohort.
Lafayette College
USA
City Island Campus
Small Institution <5000
Lafayette blends liberal arts and engineering, with a keen focus on interdisciplinary studies.
Selective (25-50% admitted) ~30% acceptance rate
Durham University
UK
City Campus, City Island Campus, Suburban Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000 A high volume of applications means a number of programmes can be more selective than others
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships)
Extremely Selective (<10% admitted)
Carleton University
Canada
City Island Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Over 26 degrees & over 200 programs with an emphasis on hands-on learning
Open Admission (almost all admitted) - For most programs, if a student meets the requirements, they will be admitted.
Carleton College
USA
Rural Campus
Small Institution <5000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model)
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Rochester
USA
Suburban Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Research university with a flexible curriculum
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Keele University
Rural Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Integrated or Thematic degrees
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Queens University
Canada
City Island Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Medical-Doctoral Research University
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Brock University
Canada
City Island Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
We offer so many ways for you to design your degree, your way. In most of our programs.
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted) Need to meet prerequisite subject/grade requirements in addition to G11/12 grade average requirement
York University
Canada
City Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Single Focus Institution (e.g. Business School, Researched Focused Institution
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted) Admission requirements vary by programs.
University of Leicester
UK
City Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
We are proud to be one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities.
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Franklin & Marshall College
USA
Small Institution <5000
We follow a liberal arts format with majors, minors, joint degrees, and certificate program options.
Selective (25-50% admitted) ~30% acceptance rate
The American University of Paris
France
City Campus
Small Institution <5000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Teaching Focused Institution
Selective (25-50% admitted)
College of Wooster
USA
Suburban Campus
Small Institution <5000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Researched Focused Institution, Undergraduate Only Institution
Selective (25-50% admitted)
St. John's College
USA
City Island Campus, Suburban Campus
Small Institution <5000
St. John's is famous for our interdisciplinary, discussion-based Great Books curriculum.
Selective (25-50% admitted). Students are admitted primarily based on their academic performance and essay responses.
Duke Kunshan University (DKU)
China with a semester in the United States
City Island Campus
Small Institution <5000
Unique, new mutli-disciplinary model that results in both a Duke (US) degree and DKU (China) degree.
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Bard College Berlin
Germany
City Campus
Small Institution <5000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model)
Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Brighton
UK
City Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships)
University of Southampton
UK, Malaysia
City Campus, City Island Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
We are a research focused institution offering single subject degrees, joint honours, integrated degrees as well as Liberal Arts and Science.
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