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Philosophy

(Certificate of Higher Education)

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Location:
ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú Campus, Central London
Status:
Approved
Duration:
Two to four years part-time
Awarding body:
University of London

Course Overview

Come and explore some of the most profound questions it is possible to ask with some of the most eminent philosophers in the country. What makes something good or just? Is the human mind just a lump of grey matter? Can I know that I'm not trapped inside The Matrix? Do we have free will? Does God exist? Does science provide us with a special kind of knowledge? Who decides what counts as beautiful? 

Our Philosophy Certificate of Higher Education will allow you to develop a historical perspective on the main philosophical problems, learn about historical and contemporary philosophical debates and gain an understanding of key philosophical theories and concepts. You will also make connections between the ideas, beliefs and arguments that inform philosophical issues and learn how to articulate ideas systematically and logically.

  • How often will I attend classes?

    One evening a week for each module.

    Check the days and times at the top of each module's enrolment page.

  • Progression to degrees at ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú

    This Certificate of Higher Education is not only an award in its own right, but successful completion can give you entry into Year 2 of our BA Philosophy.

    If you wish to use credits gained from modules previously offered as part of the Certificate of Higher Education in Philosophy to gain entry to the BA Philosophy you should contact the BA admissions tutor.

More Highlights

  • ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú is a leading centre for philosophical research in the UK. All of our established members of academic staff are active researchers, and our excellence in both teaching and research is consistently reflected in UK and international surveys.
  • The main philosophy collection is held in the ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú Library, which has an extensive range of books and online resources.
  • We are a member of the University of London's . Our students therefore belong to a large, intercollegiate community of philosophers, and are welcome at a range of seminars, lectures, talks and conferences.

Teaching and Modules

  • Modules 2026-27

    Course structure

    To gain the Certificate of Higher Education you must register on and successfully complete four individual modules worth a total of 120 credit points, including a skills module in either Logic or Critical Thinking.

    Please note: credits gained from previous, successfully completed philosophy modules can be counted towards the 120 credits required to complete this certificate.

    Modules

    You can take these modules as part of this certificate, or as standalone short courses.

Teaching

The topics and structure of the course mirror those of the first year of our BA Philosophy and you will join the BA lectures. After the 1.5-hour-long lecture, a seminar will give you an opportunity to discuss the lecture with fellow Certificate of Higher Education students, led by one of our experienced sessional lecturers.

How will I be assessed?

All modules are assessed half by an end-of-term examination and half by a take-home exercise.

Entry Requirements

All modules are taught at university level, so you should be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

What are the visa requirements?

Please note that ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú does not sponsor Student visas for Certificate of Higher Education courses.

This means that if you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency or a valid visa here, then you can only study a Certificate of Higher Education on a Standard Visitor visa for courses of less than six months’ duration.

For full information, read our visa information for international students page.

Fees

Fees are payable per module and vary depending on the course. Please view the Modules and teaching section and then click on the title of individual modules to see the fees for each module. The overall cost of the certificate will depend on the modules you choose.

Please note that this Modular CertHE is not eligible for student loan funding for study commencing January 2027 onwards.

Careers and employability

Graduates can pursue careers in:

  • education
  • research
  • politics
  • journalism.

We offer a comprehensive - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

How to Apply

This is a modular enrolment certificate, so you will need to register onto individual modules (rather than onto the course itself). Please view the Modules and Teaching section and then click on the title of individual modules to see class dates and times and to register.