Philosophy is a subject that offers deep understand to the students into fundamental and general issues pertaining to the language, mind, reason, knowledge and existence. Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy is a three-year degree course, which is highly suitable for thinkers.

In India, many colleges offer this course under their arts faculty and the names of government colleges offering Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy course in India are given below:

• Durgapur Government College, West Bengal

• Government Autonomous College, Rourkela

• Government College, Orissa

• Government College for Women, Kerala

• Government Brennan College, Kerala

• Government J. Yaganandam Chhattisgarh College, Raipur

• Government National College, Haryana

• Sushilabati Government Women’s College, Orissa

• Haldia Government College

• Krishnagar Government College

• Barasat Government College

• Chandernagore Government College

• Mahamaya Government College

• Government Raza PG College

• Janaki Devi Bajaj Government College

• Babu Shobha Ram Government Arts College

• H.H. The Maharaha’s Government College for Women

• Taki Government College

Eligibility requirement:

For seeking admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy course, candidates must have completed their higher secondary course and the percentage of marks required differs from one college to another.

Course overview:

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy course focus on value and ethics theory and it offers understanding to the students on philosophy of religion, philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of film, philosophy of action, philosophy of mind and language, etc… Logic is another important part of the course and the students will be able to learn Western and Indian Philosophy in deep. They will also master in political and social philosophy.

Higher Studies:

Candidates can go for Master of Arts in Philosophy after completion of Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy as a higher studies option and they can also go for other Master of Arts degrees in related fields like history, psychology, sociology and linguistics. Admission to Master of Arts courses is offered by universities and colleges based on the marks secured by the students at their UG level. They can also go for Master’s degree through distance education mode in any top universities in India. Even candidates can go for Bachelor of Education course for taking up teaching as their profession.

Job prospects after BA in Philosophy:

Candidates with Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy can take up teaching as their profession. They can also find job placement in private organizations or these candidates can engage themselves in research activities. They can also become as freelance writers by developing their writing skills.