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Sam Jackson, BA Philosophy (2016), MA International Relations (2017)
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What can I do with a degree in Philosophy?
The below offers a selection of the destinations University of Exeter graduates from Philosophy have gone on to. The information below is not exhaustive, however it does highlight the range of job and further study options available to you after your studies.
If you would like to learn more about any of the jobs listed below you may wish to browse the job profiles on the Prospects website.
Careers with a degree in Philosophy
Recent Exeter Philosophy graduates have entered a wide range of careers. Some recent examples include:*
- Analyst
- Assistant Editor
- Business Analyst
- Business Development Consultant
- Digital Learning Developer
- Events Coordinator
- Impact and Fundraising Officer
- Finance Analyst
- Graduate Surveyor
- Marketing Associate
- Oil Shipping Market Analyst
- Paralegal
- Policy Advisor
- Savings Product Analyst
- Secondary School Teacher
- Trainee Investment Analyst
- Trainee Financial Adviser
Remember…
Many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed above.
Other resources:
- Employment sector pages
- Panopto - Philosophy students can explore their career options via this interactive webcast video.
- Prospects to find out more about job profiles
- Graduate Outcomes Data to do a deep dive into the data on what Philosophy graduates do after their degree
- University of Exeter LinkedIn Alumni Tool - this tool allows you to find graduates from your discpline and see their current role and employer. Learn how to use this tool by visiting our LinkedIn page.
* Data taken from aggregating the responses from full-time, first degree, UK domiciled students who completed 2017/18 and 2018/19 Graduate Outcomes surveys (ordered from most popular to least).
Employers of Exeter alumni with a degree in Philosophy
Recent Exeter Philosophy graduates have entered a wide range of careers. Some recent examples include:*
- Aldridge Foundation
- BT
- Citizens Advice
- Clarksons
- Dods
- EngageTech
- Goodman Jones
- Grant Thornton
- Harbour Housing
- KPMG
- NHS
- Numberly
- proSapient
- Refinitiv
- Teneo
- Unidays
- The University of Exeter
Other resources:
- LinkedIn Exeter Philosophy alumni tool (you will need to be logged in to LinkedIn to access this functionality)
* Data taken from aggregating the responses from full-time, first degree, UK domiciled students who completed 2017/18 and 2018/19 Graduate Outcomes surveys.
Skills
An Exeter Philosophy degree will arm you with some great employability skills including:
- Analyse difficult problems and think creatively
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of some the most complex issues and questions facing humankind
- Show an aptitude for logical and conceptual analysis and reasoning about abstract matters
- Identify, analyse and interpret complex information drawn from a variety of sources
- Prepare and present an argument coherently and with authority
- Demonstrate transferable skills relating to communication, organisation, teamwork and critical reasoning
Further Study
Around 46% of Exeter graduates in Philosophy go on to pursue further study within 15 months of completing their undergraduate degree. Some recent progression routes include:
- Graduate Diploma in Law
- MA Conflict, Security and Development
- MA Human Rights
- MA International Relations
- MA Philosophy
- MA Political Thought
- MA Real Estate
- MA Sports Broadcast Journalism
- MSc Management
- PGCE
Useful resources:
* Data taken from aggregating the responses from full-time, first degree, UK domiciled students who completed 2017/18 and 2018/19 Graduate Outcomes surveys.
**Individual course names were taken from the University of Exeter's Career Destination survey (2018/19 & 2019/20) as this information is not collected within the Graduate Outcomes survey.