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Bachelor of Philosophy at Lancaster University is a 3-year BA philosophy degree at the Bailrigg campus. Build critical reasoning, ethics, political philosophy, history of ideas, and applied philosophy skills through the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion, with strong links to policy, media, education, and public-service employers across the UK.
Study Philosophy ranked #200 worldwide and #21 in the UK. Lancaster University is also among the top 10 in the UK in the Complete University Guide, among the top 200 in the world in the QS World University Rankings, and among the top 100 in the world for sustainability in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability.
Year one builds knowledge and reality, ethics, political philosophy, and histories of philosophy across traditions; year two deepens applied philosophy, mind, world and science, and a guided project; year three centres on an independent extended study project with specialist optional topics.
Indicative total fees are 76,470 tuition with 0 application fee. Live GBP to MYR conversion appears in the fee estimate below.
Entry requirements typically include A Levels ABB, STPM BBB to A*AA in three subjects, IB 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects, UEC on request, and Other Qualifications on request. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, TOEFL 4.5 overall with a minimum of 4 in each element, or PTE 58 overall with at least 42 in each skill area is required.
Career outcomes include policy analyst, project manager, journalist, public relations specialist, civil servant, teacher of higher education, publishing specialist, entrepreneur, and marketing executive roles.
Study at the Bailrigg campus with September intake. Plan to apply at least three months before your chosen start date.
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Lancaster University ranks #200 worldwide for Philosophy in EduRank subject rankings and #21 in the UK in the Complete University Guide, reflecting strong teaching across ethics, political philosophy, and applied philosophy on the Bailrigg campus.
Ranked among the top 10 universities in the UK in the Complete University Guide — combining academic strength with career-focused arts and humanities education.
Ranked among the top 200 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings — recognising Lancaster’s global academic standing and research strength.
Placed among the top 100 in the world for sustainability in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability — signalling strong environmental and social impact alongside academic excellence.
Study at the Bailrigg campus — home to the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion and strong links to policy, media, education, and public-service employers across Lancaster and the wider UK.
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Scholarship options for this degree programme depend on your intake and academic profile. Contact us and we’ll check eligibility with Lancaster University.
Core fees are shown in British pounds (GBP). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live GBP/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Lancaster University typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.
Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow Lancaster University’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.
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The Bachelor of Philosophy is completed over 3 years of full-time study at the Bailrigg campus, with September intake. Expand each year for modules and programme detail.
Year one builds foundational philosophical knowledge at Lancaster on the Bailrigg campus. You study Knowledge and Reality in a Complex World, History of Philosophy: Ideas that Shaped the West, Ethics: How Should I Live?, History of Philosophy: Resistance and Inclusion, and Political Philosophy: How Should we Live Together?, plus optional modules from related arts and social science lists. Lectures and seminars develop logic, critical thinking, and confidence across ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and political philosophy for year two.
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Knowledge and Reality in a Complex World (Compulsory) | 20 |
| History of Philosophy: Ideas that Shaped the West (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Ethics: How Should I Live? (Compulsory) | 20 |
| History of Philosophy: Resistance and Inclusion (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Political Philosophy: How Should we Live Together? (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Optional modules from list (Optional) | 20 |
Year two deepens Applied Philosophy: Decisions that Change the World, Mind, World and Science, and the Philosophy Guided Project at the Bailrigg campus. You also choose optional modules from lists such as continental philosophy, language, communication and knowledge, philosophical perspectives on politics and economics, or inventing rights. Independent and small-group project work strengthens research and communication skills for the Philosophy Independent Project: Extended Study in year three.
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Applied Philosophy: Decisions that Change the World (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Mind, World and Science (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Philosophy Guided Project (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Optional modules from list (Optional) | 60 |
Year three centres on the Philosophy Independent Project: Extended Study, working closely with a staff expert on your chosen topic at Lancaster. You also choose specialist optional modules from lists such as comparative political philosophy, philosophy and popular culture, philosophy for times of global crisis, questions at the frontiers of philosophy, or textual explorations. Graduates are prepared for policy analyst, project manager, journalist, public relations specialist, civil servant, teacher of higher education, publishing specialist, entrepreneur, and marketing executive pathways.
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Philosophy Independent Project: Extended Study (Compulsory) | 40 |
| Optional modules from list (Optional) | 80 |
Lancaster University offers September intake for this degree at the Lancaster University campus. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
Exact dates vary by intake year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with Lancaster University or our advisors.
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