This course offers insight into global issues and the ways in which societies react and cooperate. Combine this with understanding some of the philosophical ideology that has shaped world events and societies.

It enables you to shape your study according to your strengths, interests and career ambitions. Combining two subjects can give your degree an international or industry perspective that will make you stand out in the graduate employment market.

Our course combinations are designed so that what you learn in one subject will complement and enhance what you learn in the other. In your final year you can choose either to split your time evenly between your two subjects, or to specialise in one. Our flexible curriculum has been designed to create some amazing opportunities for you too. Your second year of study is divided into two semesters that enables you to take part in optional work placements or go on an international exchange.

By choosing Global Studies and Philosophy you’ll enjoy the freedom to choose from a wide range of optional modules, depending on your own preferences and interests. By combining these two subjects you’ll be able to apply advanced critical analysis skills to the questions and issues facing the world today.

• NTU ranks in the top 20 in the UK for Philosophy in the Guardian University Guide 2021 (16th) 
• NTU is joint 9th in the UK for student satisfaction on Philosophy courses with 94% of our students satisfied with the quality of their course (NSS 2020)

This is a major part of the curriculum. Key transferable skills are emphasised and there are opportunities to develop links with organisations and potential employers. Joint honours courses develop a wide range of skills. These include written and oral communication skills, critical analysis and a variety of IT skills. But you’ll also become more self-motivated, be able to work independently and in teams, and develop excellent time management skills.