Philosophy

Philosophy is the oldest of all academic subjects and every discipline has a philosophical aspect to it. Discursive argument, analytical skills and the evaluation of evidence all originated in philosophical thought. This course will provide you with a thorough grounding in key philosophical concepts, themes, texts and techniques. Students will develop a range of transferable skills which can be applied far beyond the study of Philosophy.

Before You Start

You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details.

Year 1

In the first year you will concentrate on a number of key philosophical questions intended to provide students with a broad introduction to Philosophy. For instance: Who am I? What can I know? Is belief in God a reasonable hypothesis? What is beauty? Is science true?

Year 2

In year two you will specialise further, focusing on questions about the mind and moral theory: What is consciousness? Can machines think? Are zombies real? Are there such things as natural rights? What is the difference between law and morality? Is a just war possible? How does crime justify punishment? There are opportunities to join study trips to Athens or Berlin, Rome and Sicily.

You are also encouraged to supplement your programme with the Extended Project.

Find out more about The Extended Project

Life After Henley

Philosophy complements and enhances the study of all the arts and sciences and every subject has a philosophical aspect to it. As such, this course provides a strong grounding for those wishing to pursue a wide range of subject areas at degree level.

Last year students went on to various destinations including university places at Royal Holloway, Exeter, Cardiff, Sussex, Brighton, Wales Trinity, Kent, Keele, Sheffield, Goldsmiths and Hertfordshire.

Alternatively, students may consider direct entry into employment.

Careers

Students may consider direct entry into employment.

Higher Education

Philosophy complements and enhances the study of all the arts and sciences and every subject has a philosophical aspect to it. As such, this course provides a strong grounding for those wishing to pursue a wide range of subject areas at degree level.

Last year students went on to various destinations including university places at Royal Holloway, Exeter, Cardiff, Sussex, Brighton, Wales Trinity, Kent, Keele, Sheffield, Goldsmiths and Hertfordshire.

Students are required to complete at least 30 hours of enrichement per academic year whilst studying at The Henley College, learn more about Enrichment here.

Learn more about our application process here.