BA and Diploma in Philosophy

Lead College: Birkbeck

Watch an overview of the programme from Professor Samuel Guttenplan, Programme 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.

The Philosophy Department at Birkbeck has an excellent reputation. In the last two national assessments it was ranked amongst the top six philosophy departments in Britain. Members of the Department, through their writing and editorial work, are significant contributors to the worldwide philosophical community. For further information please visit the School of Philosophy website [external link].