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The Philosophy of Health and Happiness programme offered by the University of BirminghamÊis aimed at graduates with a background in philosophy, psychology, theology, health sciences, medicine or social sciences.ÊIt can also be used as a route into PhD research.

Why study this course?

• Taught by expertsÊÐ you will study alongside some of the finest minds in Philosophy.ÊTimes Higher Education ranked the Department of Philosophy second in the country for its performance in the latest Research Excellence Framework exercise.

• FlexibilityÊÐÊthe wide range of modules on offer allows you to both identify and explore your specific interests.

• Friendly and relaxed atmosphereÊÐ staff within the Department of Philosophy are very approachable and happy to offer additional advice on academic performance.

• Small classesÊÐ teaching on the masters-level modules involve mainly small-group seminars allowing you to really get to grips with the learning material.Ê

• Be a part of an active postgraduate communityÊÐ you will join a lively and stimulating Department where you can contribute to on-going research activities, including research seminars and events such as our weekly speaker series and various workshops, reading groups and conferences throughout the year.

Careers

Birmingham's Philosophy postgraduates develop a range of skills that are highly desirable in the job market, including: articulacy; precise analytical thought; clarity; rigour in formulating complex problems; and the ability to analyse and construct sound arguments.

Over the past three years, over 91% of Philosophy postgraduates were in work and/or further study six months after graduation. Due to the transferable nature of their skills, Philosophy postgraduates traditionally enter a wide range of employment areas, from teaching and lecturing to social work.

Employers that graduates have gone on to work for include: BBC; Friends of the Earth; Birmingham Children?s Hospital; Highways England; Ministry of Justice; and University of Birmingham.