After your degree
Read more about careers and stories from our alumni.
Careers
The philosophy courses you study throughout your programme provide you with the analytical and critical-thinking skills that are highly valued in the workplace.
Recent examples of roles our philosophy graduates have gone on to include:
- Political Researcher
- Content Editor
- English Teacher
- Trainee Accountant
- Business Consultant
- Economist
- Software Engineer
- PR Executive
In addition, many students choose to continue their studies at postgraduate level.
The Careers Service is also on hand to offer students a wide range of support and services during their time at the University.
Careers and employment at the University of Edinburgh
Alumni stories
Many people underestimate the skill sets acquired by philosophy students. So many doors are open - business, IT, marketing, law, politics, programming, start-ups.... anything that involves problem solving, you can do! The School also send regular emails and put on events for career options beyond our degrees.
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