1.4 Careers in Philosophy

While some degrees offer a direct career path for graduates, such as medicine, PhilosophyThe study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics. degrees do not. In this section, we will look at possible vocations that can be pursued after a Philosophy degree. Philosophy opens doors to a variety of work sectors with varying degrees of separation from your bachelors, and some may require further studies or qualifications.

Related Careers

There are several careers that relate closely to Philosophy, utilising related skills such as critical thinkingThe ability to effectively analyse and evaluate arguments., ethics, and reasoning. These fields and roles include:

However, it is worth noting that these closely related roles are not widely available, for example, there may be few roles in bioethics or ethical-based research. Related roles may also require further studies after completing an undergraduate degree, for example, lecturer or professor jobs typically require a Masters or PhD in a relevant subject. Furthermore, some related roles may typically involve independent, self-employed, or freelance work rather than employed positions working within a company, for example, writing and editing roles often involve freelance work.