There are two related aspects of the Philosophy programme at Cardiff that mark it out among Russell Group universities. One is that there is a strong emphasis on ethics, politics, and aesthetics among the modules on offer. Although we do cover the full range of contemporary philosophical concerns, we are unusual in providing so much opportunity in these areas.

The School of English, Communication and Philosophy provides its students with a highly satisfying academic experience that assists their development as critically-minded, culturally-aware citizens whose high analytic skills, powers of expression and progressive self-reliance make them extremely attractive to employers. Because of the transferable nature of the skills that the study of Philosophy develops, the kinds of jobs that Philosophy graduates go on to are extremely diverse. These include: the civil service; other government and public sector administration bodies; the charity or not-for-profit sector; non-governmental organisations (NGOs); teaching; sales and advertising. As a graduate in Philosophy at Cardiff you will have shown yourself to be able to: * Grasp complex issues with confidence * Ask the right questions of complex texts * Have an imaginative appreciation of different views and options * Analyse these critically and reflectively * Identify and apply relevant data * Propose imaginative solutions of your own that are rooted in evidence and critical analysis * Do so clearly, concisely and persuasively in writing and speech * Work to deadlines and priorities, managing a range of tasks at the same time * Articulate well-researched ideas with the right degree of assertiveness * Learn from constructive criticism and incorporate its insights in revising your work and in future work on different topics * Demonstrate enterprise and initiative in researching your topics and developing your point of view * Work as part of a team, developing qualities of respect for the ideas and arguments of others and a collaborative approach to inquiry and problem-solving * Develop a range of communicative skills, including the use of IT programmes and digital media, where appropriate