Bachelor of Arts - Continental Philosophy (Including Placement Year) (V532)

BA Continental Philosophy is for those who want to take philosophy back to its roots in lived experience and everyday existential, social and political problems; it is for those who want to rigorously examine the fundamental questions of human life and embark with others on a journey that will transform how students understand themselves and the world they live in. The BA Continental Philosophy is for those who are not content with understanding the challenges that people are facing as individuals and societies, but want to be part of a community that creatively explores ways of thinking and living differently in response to these challenges. Students on the BA Continental Philosophy can study a wide range of topics (from the meaning of life to capitalism and its critics, from ancient philosophy to current debates about gender and sustainability) and modules (from ethics to political philosophy, from philosophy of religion to philosophy of mind). In short, at Essex, the university give students the flexibility to design a curriculum that suits their interests and passions. Alternatively, students can spend their third year on a placement year with an external organisation, where they learn about a particular sector, company or job role, apply their academic knowledge in a practical working environment, and receive inspiration for future career pathways. Students will be responsible for finding their placement, but with support and guidance provided by both their department and the Student Development Team.