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Philosophy at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Sussex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

4th in the UK for our research impact in Philosophy in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) About the course Ideas, debates and thought-provoking questions – philosophy is forever challenging our assumptions about the world. At Sussex, you combine the traditional with the alternative. You’ll explore interesting and unexpected approaches to the fundamental problems of philosophy. You’ll have the opportunity to study the two dominant traditions:

  • analytic philosophy
  • continental philosophy.
During your degree, you can choose to approach philosophical questions in different ways, for example by exploring non-Western and feminist philosophy. From law to modern languages, you take electives from other subjects to open your mind to other disciplines and tailor your degree to your interests. In the School of Media, Arts and Humanities, you’ll become part of a friendly community of students and expert academics. You’ll also have the opportunity to join the University’s lively Philosophy Society. When you graduate, you’ll be able to reflect critically, analyse texts, produce compelling arguments and think fast. You’ll have the skills for a range of careers. This might include teaching, journalism, management, marketing and communication. About Sussex Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution. Location Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

Modules

See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
V500
Institution code:
S90
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Including at least 5.5 in each component. We accept IELTS One Skills Retake. We do not accept IELTS Online.
PTE Academic59Including at least 59 in all four skills. We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.
TOEFL (iBT)80TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing. We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition.

Please see our English language requirements.

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/international-qualifications/english-language-requirements

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £22575 Year 1
International £22575 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Note that your fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis as the Government reviews the fee levels.
Philosophy at University of Sussex - UCAS