Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Accounting and Finance] From University of Brighton

The Philosophy programme offered by the University of BirminghamÊcan be used as a route into PhD research.ÊYou will be taught by a vibrant community of philosophers, pursuing original research on a wide range of topics on which expert supervision is available.

• FlexibilityÊÐ You have the opportunity to select a number of options from a wide range available, allowing you to focus on your specific areas of interest.ÊÊ

• Taught by expertsÊÐ You will study alongside some of the finest minds in Philosophy.ÊTimes Higher Education ranked the Department of Philosophy second in the country for its performance in the latest Research Excellence Framework exercise.

• Friendly and relaxed atmosphereÊÐ Staff within the Department of Philosophy are very approachable and happy to offer additional advice on academic performance.

• Small classesÊÐ teaching on the masters-level modules mainly involves small-group seminars allowing you to really get to grips with the learning material.Ê

• Access to a wide range of servicesÊÐÊas a postgraduate student you will have access to services such as theÊAcademic Writing Advisory ServiceÊand theÊBank of Assessed WorkÊwhich will aidÊyour transition from undergraduate to postgraduate level, or back into academia after a time away.Ê

Careers

Birmingham's Philosophy postgraduates develop a range of skills that are highly desirable in the job market, including: articulacy; precise analytical thought; clarity; rigour in formulating complex problems; and the ability to analyse and construct sound arguments.

Over the past three years, over 91% of Philosophy postgraduates were in work and/or further study six months after graduation. Due to the transferable nature of their skills, Philosophy postgraduates traditionally enter a wide range of employment areas, from teaching and lecturing to social work.

Employers that graduates have gone on to work for include: BBC; Friends of the Earth; Birmingham Children?s Hospital; Highways England; Ministry of Justice; and University of Birmingham.