Study and work abroad
Philosophy
Exclusive exchanges
Undergraduate Philosophy students studying abroad for credit-replacing exchange or an additional year abroad can apply to one of the following universities:
China
Peking University
Study in English or in Mandarin
Note: Students studying at PKU on 3+1 degrees will not be required to speak Mandarin. However, students applying to study on credit-replacing exchange will be required to speak Mandarin to HSK level 6.
Denmark
Aarhus University
Study in English
France
Paris-Sorbonne University
B2 French required
Germany
Humboldt University of Berlin
B1 German required
South Africa
Rhodes University
Study in English
This exchange is available only to Arts & Humanities students for additional or credit replacement years
Sweden
Lund University
Study in English
For academic queries, including joint honours options, contact your supervisor or the Departmental International Co-ordinator, Dr Fiora Salis: fiora.salis@york.ac.uk
Summer Abroad
Get a taste of living and working internationally without committing to a full year. Find out more about summer opportunities and travel awards.
University-wide Exchanges
Undergraduate Philosophy students may also apply to study abroad on credit-replacing exchange at one of York's University-wide partners, which are open to students from most departments at the University
Explore University-wide Exchanges
Work abroad
Explore the Year In Industry, Placement Year options, or summer international internships, if you are interested in work opportunities outside the UK.
Postgraduate opportunities
Depending on your programme of studies, you may be interested in:
What to expect
- Read our student stories
Previous destinations
As well as attending International Study Centres, Philosophy students have been to the following destinations in recent years:
Previous destinations
| Degree | UG/PG | Country | Host organisation | Programme | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | UG | Hong Kong | University of Hong Kong | Worldwide Exchange study placement | Full academic year |
| Philosophy (with a Year Abroad) | UG | China | Peking University | Worldwide Exchange study placement | Full academic year |
| Philosophy & Sociology | UG | Sweden | Lund University | Erasmus+ study placement | First semester |
| Philosophy & History | UG | USA | Wesleyan University | Worldwide Exchange study placement | Full academic year |
|
Philosophy & French |
UG | France | Paris-Sorbonne University | Erasmus+ study placement | Full academic year |
| Philosophy & Physics | UG | Germany | Heidelberg University | Erasmus+ study placement | Full academic year |
| Philosophy & English | UG | Canada | York University | Worldwide Exchange study placement | Full academic year |
