BA and Diploma in Philosophy
Lead College: Birkbeck
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Director BA and Diploma in Philosophy
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Birkbeck College is ranked among the leading UK University institutions for its levels of national and international excellence in research in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
Founded in 1823 as the London Mechanics' Institute and incorporated into the University of London as Birkbeck College by Royal Charter in 1920, today Birkbeck provides a unique range of degree and other courses designed specially to meet the needs of mature students. Birkbeck is uniquely placed to meet the needs of the External student.
Birkbeck ranks among the top 200 universities in the world, according to data published in the 2010-11 Times Higher Education World University Rankings [external link]. Ann Mroz, editor of the Times Higher Education magazine, commented: "The top 200 universities in the world represent only a tiny fraction of world higher education and any institution that makes it into this table is truly world class."
Birkbeck's Philosophy Department has an excellent reputation. In the last two national assessments it was ranked amongst the top six philosophy departments in Britain. Through their writing and editorial work, members of the Department are significant contributors to the worldwide philosophical community. For further information please visit the School of Philosophy website [external link].