Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies. This four-year Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons) program focuses on the tradition of Continental Philosophy, including thinkers and movements such as phenomenology, existentialism, hermeneutics, critical theory, deconstruction, and post-structuralism. The curriculum includes a dedicated year spent studying abroad at a partner university, providing students with an international academic and cultural experience. The core philosophical content will involve the close reading and analysis of key texts, exploring fundamental questions about existence, consciousness, knowledge, ethics, society, and culture from these perspectives. The year abroad aims to broaden perspectives and enhance intercultural skills.

Career options can be enhanced by the year abroad experience, potentially leading to roles in international organizations, research, journalism, publishing, arts administration, cultural exchange, social policy, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and various sectors that value critical thinking, complex problem-solving, strong analytical and communication skills, and intercultural competence gained through philosophical study and international exposure.

The University of Essex offers a forward-thinking environment and a diverse international community within its Faculty of Humanities, which includes the School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies. Essex is a centre of world-leading research excellence, particularly noted in the social sciences, which can enrich the interdisciplinary aspects of philosophical study. The university's location offers a balance of being close to beautiful countryside while also being only an hour away from London by train. The inclusion of a year abroad provides a valuable international dimension to the degree.