What Can I Do With A Degree In Philosophy?

A Philosophy Graduate may not be limited in their application for jobs, in the same way a graduate has studied a more skill-based course like Vetinery Science. Philosophy is not a vocational degree ~ it does not provide automatic entry into specific professions in the non-academic workforce. But your philosophy degree can still be of great benefit when joining the workforce. Employers very often want people who are adaptable rather than those who are already trained in very specific fields. Philosophy graduates have learnt how to identify, analyze and solve problems, and to present their solutions in clear, precise and concise arguments. These are very valuable skills in the workplace, and also provide a good intellectual basis for vocational training. Indeed, they constitute certain 'Key Skills' currently identified by the Government as required for a successful career in a competitive job-market. The benefits gained from studying philosophy can frequently be tied to the selection criteria that are addressed in a job application. The skills specified as essential or desirable in selection criteria are often the generic ones that you, as a philosophy graduate, will have. For example, many jobs ask for candidates to demonstrate critical, analytical, and communication skills.