Philosophy - Knowledge and Society University of Glasgow

Overview

Mobility periods will give you the opportunity to study at the University of Glasgow and its world class consortium partners.

The Philosophy - Knowledge and Society programme provides an excellent opportunity for those interested in societal issues relating to knowledge and information to gain a broad grasp of the subject, as well as a deep insight into its theoretical foundations and practical applications.

This is an exciting and innovative programme offered by the University of Glasgow, the University of Barcelona (Spain), the University of Cologne (Germany), the University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg), and the Free University of Amsterdam (Netherlands).

Career prospects

You’ll hone the skills that make philosophy graduates employable while also gaining specialist knowledge in areas relating to knowledge, information, and a range of societal issues. This, along with the increasing degree of marketability knowledge and information has enjoyed in recent years, will equip you for a wide range of jobs in both the public and private sectors.

You will be well placed to pursue a career in academia. Jobs across the sector relating to topics covered in the programme have been very popular in recent times, with 37.8% of tenure-track jobs in 2020-21 in value theory (ethics, social, political and law).

This degree can also open the door to a career as a policy analyst with a focus on information, such as research policy and information analysis or information security analysis. In addition, you will be well positioned for a variety of paths in the civil service fast stream, including government operational research, government social research, and digital, data, and technology.

You may want to consider a career in journalism. Philosophy graduates often make excellent candidates in this area, having developed exceptional written and general communication skills, along with an ability to think deeply about biases, points of view, and sources of information. Knowledge and Society graduates are particularly well suited for this career due to the depth of their knowledge in relevant areas.

Further career opportunities exist in consulting, especially for organisations dealing with the generation and dissemination of knowledge and information. Our graduates are well prepared for careers as knowledge management consultants and information strategy consultants, among others.