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Posted by Theo

Hi! I’m Theo, a second-year Philosophy student here at the University of York. Studying Philosophy has been so rewarding for me, as it gives…

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Posted by Amelia Bursa

Hi everyone! I’m Amelia, and I’m an MA Political and Legal Philosophy student. I’m going to tell you all about my experience studying a…

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Posted by Leilani

Hello! My name is Leilani Jenkins, and I’m excited to share that I’m in my third year pursuing a degree in History and Philosophy…

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Posted by Daniel

Hello, I’m Daniel and I study Philosophy at the University of York. I’ve written a blog post to tell you not only why I…

Hear from our graduates

Our graduates have gone on to a wide range of careers: in local and central government, finance, IT management, the media and beyond. 

Philosophy students sat chatting in reception area

As a Philosophy graduate, I support government departments in executing post-18 education policies and often liaise with government legal teams too. During my time at York, I started the University's first student-led social mobility society on campus called The 93% Club York.

Caroline, BA Philosophy.

I learned so much during my time at York, from analysis and structuring arguments to creative problem-solving. I knew being a lawyer would cater to my desire to learn, and would push me to think outside the box. I graduated with my Philosophy degree and went on to complete a Graduate Diploma in Law.

Lucy, BA Philosophy.