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[## Undergraduate Open Day
Start your university journey. Find where you belong. Friday, June 26 (9:00-16:00) Saturday, June 27 (9:00-16:00)](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/undergraduate-open-day/ )
[## Our graduates
Hear from some of our graduates as they talk about how their time studying Philosophy helped them in their careers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/school-x/study/philosophy/graduates/)
About the programme
You’ll explore key debates in the history of philosophy and focus on contemporary European philosophy.
From Ancient Philosophy, to the Enlightenment and beyond. You’ll develop a portfolio of skills and acquire knowledge relevant to today’s world.
A unique aspect of the BA in Philosophy are the project you’ll undertake each year. You’ll be able to direct your studies by applying the concepts you learn to topics of your own interest such as social media, mental health, or gaming.
You’re also able to choose up to one third of your modules each year from other disciplines across the University. Studying across disciplines better prepares you for the ever-changing world of work, and to respond to the challenges society faces.
You can study Undergraduate Philosophy at Newcastle University in one of two ways.
- on our Philosophy BA Honours (V500) programme, or
- alongside one or two other subjects on the Combined Honours BA Honours (Y001) degree.
Explore key philosophical issues and debates
You’ll explore diverse topics such as the nature of:
- existence – what it is to ‘be’
- beauty and aesthetics
- time, space, and other metaphysical concepts
- identity, and contemporary concepts of race and gender
- God, gods, and belief
- meaning, truth and interpretation
Engage with the changing world
You'll engage in the philosophical study of particular areas of human practice and inquiry. This includes:
- contemporary cultures
- literature and the arts
- applied ethics and justice
- social science
- politics
- religion
"The module content at Newcastle boasts an impressive variety: from Plato to Hegel, from Hume to de Beauvoir. I knew this would mean I’d encounter all kinds of philosophy which I wouldn't have come across otherwise"
Philosophy student at Newcastle University
Field trip opportunities
Philosophy runs an annual field trip module in which we explore philosophical ideas in relation to a specific context and place.
In 2024, we went to the Mosel Valley in Germany and studied philosophies of value in relation to artisan foods.
In 2025, we went to Paris and studied philosophies of revolution, focusing on Marx’s reading of the Revolution of 1848, and contemporary philosophers’ accounts of the protest events of May 1968.
What makes Philosophy at Newcastle unique?
[#### Our curriculum
Newcastle Philosophy is rare among UK universities. This is because much of our curriculum is dedicated to modern European philosophy.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/school-x/study/philosophy/undergraduate/curriculum/ )
[#### Your project
Our project modules allow you to apply philosophy to the world around you. You'll direct your own academic journey focusing on where your interests lie.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/school-x/study/philosophy/undergraduate/your-project/)
[#### Our research specialisms
Teaching is informed and shaped by the unique research interests of our staff.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/school-x/about/philosophy/)