BA and Diploma in Philosophy
Entrance requirements
To be eligible for the BA Philosophy you must:
- normally* be at least 17 years old and either have passes in:
- two subjects at GCE 'A' level plus at least three further subjects at GCSE/GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C or a 'pass' if taken prior to 1975) or
- three subjects at GCE ‘A’ level (with one ‘A’ level at not less than grade D) or
- three subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus one further subject at GCSE/GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C) or
- two subjects at GCE 'A' level and two further subjects at GCE 'AS' level and
- The University reserves the right to request applicants to provide evidence acceptable to the University of oral and written competence in English before an offer of registration can be made.
For the Diploma in Philosophy you must:
- normally* be aged 18 or over by 1 September in the year of registration and
- have a minimum of three subjects at Grade C or above at GCSE/GCE 'O' level or an equivalent qualification and
- Grade C or above at GCSE/GCE 'O' level English language or, within the past three years, to have passed at the required standard a test of proficiency [pdf: 1pg, 120KB] in English recognised by the University.
For the Introduction to philosophy short course:
Students who wish to register for the short course 'Introduction to philosophy' are not required to hold any formal qualifications. Applicants are, however, required to provide proof of competence in English which is acceptable to the University.
| *Applications will be considered from applicants who do not meet the normal minimum age requirement for admission. Each application will be considered on an individual basis, and the decision taken at the discretion of the University of London. |
Note: applicants with other qualifications not listed above and/or suitable work experience will be considered by the University on an individual basis. There are many other acceptable qualifications [pdf: 9pgs, 160KB], both from the UK and overseas, which the University accepts instead of British 'O' and 'A' levels.
If you do not satisfy the criteria for automatic acceptance we will still consider your application on an individual basis under our Special Admissions procedures. If we cannot accept you with your current qualifications and experience, we will advise you what qualifications you could take in order to become eligible in the future.