Philosophy graduate destinations
On graduating, Bristol Philosophy students are able to demonstrate numerous skills that many employers recognise and need for their organisations. These include the ability to conduct in-depth analysis, the communication of complex material, flexibility of thought, and the presentation of arguments in a coherent and compelling manner.
Data obtained from
- Single and joint honours Philosophy courses (BA, BSc and MSci)
- Graduates from the UK
Responses were received from 27 UK graduates from 2019/20; this is a response rate of 36%
Destinations
| Most important activity | Percentage of graduates |
|---|---|
| Paid work for an employer | 44.4% |
| Self-employment/freelancing | 3.7% |
| Running my own business | 0% |
| Developing a creative, artistic or professional portfolio | 7% |
| Voluntary/unpaid work for an employer | 0% |
| Engaged in a course of study, training or research | 37% |
| Taking time out to travel | 3% |
| Caring for someone | 0% |
| Retired | 0% |
| Unemployed and looking for work | 14.8% |
| Doing something else | 0% |
Sector information
The transferable skills gained during their studies mean that many Philosophy graduates choose to enter careers that do not require a specific degree; around 70% of jobs are open to graduates of any discipline.
| Employment sector | Number of graduates |
|---|---|
| Real estate agencies | 2 |
| Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet | 1 |
| Activities of religious organizations | 1 |
| Information technology consultancy activities | 1 |
| Other sectors (7 sectors) | 8 |
Employers and occupations
Examples of employers
- Hargreaves Lansdown
- Kubrick Group
Examples of occupations
- Data Consultant
- Investment Helpdesk Consultant
- Ministry Assistant
- Production Assistant
Further study
The following subject areas for futher study are consistently favoured by our Philosophy graduates: Law, e.g. Law (MA); International Relations, e.g. International Studies and Diplomacy (MA); Management, e.g. Management (MSc); Philosophy, e.g. Philosophy (MA); and Journalism, e.g. News Journalism (MA).
| Qualification type | Percentage of graduates |
|---|---|
|
Higher degree, mainly by research (e.g. PhD, DPhil, MPhil, MRes) |
0% |
|
Higher degree, mainly by taught course (e.g. MA, MSc, MBA) |
50% |
|
Postgraduate diploma or certificate (including PGCE/PGDE) |
14.3% |
|
Professional qualification |
21.4% |
|
Undergraduate degree (including integrated master’s degrees) (e.g. BA, BSc, MBChB, MEng) |
7.1% |
| Other undergraduate diploma or certificate not specified above | 0% |
| Other qualification | 0% |
| Not aiming for a formal qualification | 0% |
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