University of Essex
Philosophy
BA (Hons), 3 years
Typical offer rate
91–100%
high entry
Grad employment
80%
15 months after
In professional roles
50%
Median grad salary
£25,000
15 months after
Essex's Philosophy BA covers epistemology, moral philosophy, political philosophy and the philosophy of mind, in a department noted for work at the intersection of analytical and continental traditions. Students engage with a wide range of thinkers from Descartes and Kant to contemporary philosophers working across both traditions. An offer is likely for applicants who meet the grades.
How hard is it to get in?
The typical applicant to Philosophy at University of Essex has a 91–100% chance of an offer, high by UK standards. That baseline is course-typical. Your own chance depends on your grades, subjects and the rest of your profile.
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Estimate my chancesEntry requirements
- UCAS tariff: 112–120 points
About University of Essex
Essex, on its Colchester campus, is known for the social sciences and for human rights, with a strongly international staff and student body.
Full details and how to apply are on the university's official course page: University of Essex · Philosophy
Offer rate and graduate-outcome figures are course-typical baselines derived from UK admissions and HESA data; they are estimates, not guarantees. Your personalised offer likelihood is calculated in the Unimetrica app.