Is there a god? Are our minds separate from our bodies? How much can we ever really know? On this 3-year BA Philosophy degree, you'll grapple with some of the most profound questions. You'll also develop critical thinking and analysis skills that will be essential in your future career.

This course will help you develop your own thoughts on abstract issues and introduce you to philosophical debate. You'll explore questions in core areas, such as:

• ethics
• epistemology
• metaphysics
• philosophy of mind
• political philosophy

You'll apply philosophical thought to practical questions on subjects including:

• global poverty
• future generations
• sex and gender
• artificial intelligence

As part of this course you can:

• get involved in many events, including talks by visiting philosophers and activities arranged by the student-led Philosophy Society
• take part in other Philosophy courses and events run by the Lifelonglearning team, where you can discuss philosophy in an informal, relaxed atmosphere
• develop research and presentation skills
• choose from a wide range of optional modules to follow your interests
• explore subjects as varied as aesthetics and Islamic philosophy