B.A. (Philosophy)

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

B.A (Philosophy) or Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy is an Under-Graduate Philosophy course. Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. The Bachelor of Arts programme in Philosophy helps students develop critical thinking skills, linguistic ability and the ability to defend a reasoned point of view.

Students also learn to critique world-views and come to their own ideas on what is true and how to live. The Bachelor of Arts degree course in Philosophy is generally three academic year degree course and it may be provided on a part-time basis by certain institutes. The Bachelor of Arts programme in Philosophy is offered online via distance learning as well.

B.A (Philosophy) Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed the 12th or its equivalent exam in the Arts stream from a recognised school board in the country.
• The cut-offs to apply for admission may vary from college to college.

B.A (Philosophy) Syllabus

Syllabus of Philosophy as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.A (Philosophy) Colleges

• Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
• Kamala Nehru College, Delhi
• Maharshi Dayanand University - MDU, Rohtak
• Fergusson College, Pune

B.A (Philosophy) Course Suitability

• Students who are interested in Philosophy and have good critical and analytical skills, interpretative skills and listening skills are most suitable for this course.
• Second, those who distinguish fine differences between views and find common ground, present ideas convincingly through well-constructed, systematic arguments, write clearly and persuasively, generate ideas and come up with solutions to problems, be open to new ideas and new ways of thinking are a good match for it.
• Third, who has the quality of clear communication and presentation, the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines, flexibility and creativity, the ability to identify, absorb and sift complex information and working in a team also are suitable for the course.

How is B.A (Philosophy) Course Beneficial?

• This degree course enables the students to go for various Philosophy languages and other related jobs such as advertising, marketing and public relations agencies, investment banks, law firms, charities, publishing firms, recruitment agencies.
• Second, one can go for higher degree programmes in respective subjects and then join schools and colleges as a teacher and lecturer.
• Third, other areas are government and public administration where they have a huge range of opportunities within the civil service and local government.

B.A (Philosophy) Employment Areas

• Academic Institutes
• Content Writing
• Editing and Publishing Houses
• Journalism
• Publication Houses
• Philosophical Research Centres
• Religious Study Centres

B.A (Philosophy) Job Types

• Customer Support Associate
• Mediator (to settle disputes between unions and corporations)
• Novelist, Non-fiction Writer or Poet
• Public Relation Journalist
• Technical Writer
• Teacher & Lecturer

Advanced Course in B.A (Philosophy)

• M.A. (Philosophy)