The Philosophy degree at Birkbeck, University of London fosters independent judgement, original thought and the ability to analyse complex ideas and arguments. It offers a wide range of option modules, with some offered at King's College London (KCL).Ê

The Department of Philosophy is a member of the University of LondonÕs Institute of Philosophy. Students in the Department therefore belong to a large, intercollegiate community of philosophers, and are welcome at a range of seminars, lectures, talks and conferences.

Career

Graduates can pursue careers in education, research, politics and journalism. This degree can also be useful in becoming a higher education lecturer, civil service fast streamer, local government officer or newspaper journalist.