In philosophy, we will give you an understanding of the central philosophical principles, concepts, problems, texts and figures. You will be taught by leading experts whose research strengths lie especially in moral philosophy and the philosophy of the mind and language. You will also have the chance to explore non-Western philosophies, such as Indian philosophy. In both subjects, you will be taught in small interactive seminar groups, encouraging discussion and debate with teaching staff and peers. All students are encouraged to undertake work placements and there is the opportunity to study abroad in your second or third year. You may decide to learn a language to complement your study abroad later on in your degree. Placement We encourage you to take placements as they provide you with a chance to put your newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice as well as allowing you to gain valuable real-world experience. You can undertake a placement at any point in your degree and work in a company or charity relevant to your final year studies. Specialist career modules throughout the degree will give you the chance to think about what career you would like and what skills you will need for it. Philosophy will give you a range of transferable skills. In particular, skills in clear thinking, logical analysis and the critical assessment of argument are greatly valued in a variety of professional careers such as law, politics, management and marketing. Recent graduates have found employment in the civil service, journalism, consultancy, finance, local and central government, and recent employer shave included the Ministry of Defence, Cambridge University Press, local authorities and other universities.