Philosophy

About this programme

You have always asked the questions others take for granted. At Oxford Brookes, that instinct is your greatest asset. Philosophy at Oxford Brookes is a way of life. You will argue more precisely, question more honestly and think more carefully than you ever have before. Our programme connects the great philosophical traditions to the questions shaping the world right now; from AI and environmental ethics to justice, identity and power. Buddhist philosophy and ancient Greek thought. Economics and wellbeing. Language and moral reasoning. Nothing sits in isolation, and the depth you build in one area sharpens your thinking in another. Taught in small groups by research-active specialists in a close academic community, you will build your own arguments from day one, in a city that has been asking philosophical questions for centuries. Graduate with the analytical rigour, ethical reasoning and professional confidence to make your mark in law, the civil service, education, business and beyond. Philosophy is ranked 4th in the Guardian Philosophy subject league ranking 2027. You’ll study three modules across your degree that apply philosophical thinking to real problems, developing the analytical and professional skills that set you apart. From ancient Greek thought to Buddhist philosophy and feminist theory, you'll engage with the full breadth of human philosophical tradition. We know everyone by name in our small department and always offer regular one-to-one tutorials to support your studies.