University of Essex - Colchester Campus
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom
Program Summary
This University of Essex course enables students to study philosophy, with a special focus on issues regarding religion and ethics, including momentous issues like the meaning of life, the relationship between faith and reason, arguments for and against the existence of God and the moral status of abortion and euthanasia. Study both classic texts and on-going debates in these fields, across a range of philosophical traditions. Students will be equipped to engage with these discussions in an informed and critical way.
Education extends beyond the university campus. Essex supports students in expanding their education through offering the opportunity to spend a year or a term studying abroad at one of their partner universities. The four-year version of the degree allows students to spend the third year abroad or employed on a placement abroad, while otherwise remaining identical to the three-year course. Studying abroad allows students to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden their degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that they are mature, adaptable, and organized.
Essex is involved in many exciting and interdisciplinary research projects, and has active links with other areas including political science, law, sociology, psychoanalysis, and art history. Their School of Philosophy and Art History has been ranked in the Top 20 in the UK for research excellence.
The world of work is changing. Employers want graduates who can think laterally, logically and creatively about practical problems and are effective communicators. At Essex, they are serious about providing students with a teaching environment in which they develop the skills they need to flourish in the discipline, and to be prepared for the jobs they aspire to in the future.
Philosophy graduates are therefore well-suited to a wide range of occupations, including law, PR, journalism and the media, the Civil Service, charity work, banking, and the NHS. Recent graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of high-profile companies.
Academic Background
Minimum Level of Education Completed
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Minimum GPA
70%
Minimum Language Test Scores
TOEFL
76
IELTS
6
Reading
5.5
Writing
5.5
Listening
5.5
Speaking
5.5
PTE
50
Reading
42
Writing
42
Listening
42
Speaking
42
Program Intakes
October 2025
Open date
September 11, 2024
Submission deadline
August 1, 2025
October 2026
Open date
September 11, 2025
Submission deadline
August 1, 2026
Cost and Duration
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
Program Level
3 year bachelor's degree plus a year abroad
Program Length
£12180 GBP
Cost of Living
£0 GBP
Application fee
£19500 GBP / First Year
Gross Tuition
Study Destinations
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