Bachelor of Arts - Continental Philosophy (V530)

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 students 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 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 the suits their interests and passions. Philosophy graduates are therefore well-suited to a wide range of occupations, including law, PR, journalism and the media, the Civil Service, charity work, banking, and the NHS.