Philosophers will argue about anything… even about the nature of philosophy. So if you disagree with any of the following, you are probably the perfect candidate for a Philosophy degree.

Philosophy is for people who find they are bothered by questions that their friends can cheerfully ignore. They do not want to settle for conventional answers and received wisdom, but rather arrive at answers that stand up to the most searching examination.

Studying Philosophy at the University of Birmingham will give you access to world-class talent in fields as diverse as Metaphysics, Philosophy of Psychiatry, Epistemology, Ethics, Philosophy of Religion, and the Philosophy of Mind. Times Higher Education ranked our Department of Philosophy 2nd in the country for its performance in the latest Research Excellence Framework exercise. We are also ranked in the Top 5 in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019. This is the fourth consecutive year that we have been ranked in the Top 5.