Philosophy Career Advice
As a philosophy student, you cultivate critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and effective communication skills鈥攁ssets that are highly valued across a wide range of professions. Whether you aspire to enter fields such as law, education, public policy, or business, our goal is to connect your philosophical training with real-world opportunities.
Be proactive
To improve your chances of getting hired without pursuing more degrees, it鈥檚 important to start gaining relevant experience early in your studies.
- Enhance your job prospects by taking courses in other fields like criminology, business, computer science, or economics. Adding a minor, certificate, or even a second major can diversify your academic resume and enhance your prospects.
- Look for practical experience. An unpaid internship can be much more beneficial for your future job search than a summer job as a barista, even if it feels tough at the time.
Further degrees
Philosophy majors are very well-qualified to pursue a range of degrees; motivated students with good academic records have a lot of opportunities.
- Law
- Computing Science
- HR Management
- Journalism, Publishing, Communications
- Public Service, Urban Planning
- Accounting
- Business, Organizational Behaviour, Strategy
- Library Science
- Education
- Public Health
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