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Does anyone know the earning potential of a Philosophy graduate?
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I have been offered a place on a degree in Philosophy at a redbrick university. I was also offered a place on an economics and politics degree at the same uni and I refused it.
I want to be a lawyer- but I am generally interested in what the earning potential of philosophy graduates generally is, incase the whole law thing doesn't work out.
Does anyone know?
I want to be a lawyer- but I am generally interested in what the earning potential of philosophy graduates generally is, incase the whole law thing doesn't work out.
Does anyone know?
“Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral. ”
― Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed
― Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed
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How much do McDonald's pay?
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How much do McDonald's pay?
(Only half said in jest...)
I'll answer when they employ highly analytical employees schooled in formal logic and the art of argument
I don't think one needs formal logic to place cheese upon a bun.“Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral. ”
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Silly question, but why are you not doing Law?0
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Silly question, but why are you not doing Law?
Because, law courses are over subscribed and it really doesn't make a difference any more. I had a lawyer tell me to do whatever I want
“Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral. ”
― Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed0 -
Because, law courses are over subscribed and it really doesn't make a difference any more. I had a lawyer tell me to do whatever I want
It is true that you can do a conversion course after you graduate, but it will be self funded. Then you will need to fund the LPC, it all adds up so Yes, you can do whatever you want, but it all costs and is often not viewed quite the same as a law degree despite what some may tell you. That said, law is not a good place to be at the moment with all the changes, so who knows what the future holds?0 -
Philosophy is a strong degree, but it really does depend on what career you are going into. Like the second post, many people think philosophy is a pile of fluff, fortunately, they are rarely in charge of hiring for 'top' careers.
So, provided you don't want to be a doctor etc, philosophy will get you a foot in the door, which is all you can ask of a degree.0 -
Philosophy is one of those degrees that shows you have capabilities to learn but the subject itself isn't useful - so any career will require further training.
You might be better retaking , improving your grades and actually studying what you want to do.
(Part of my degree did include some philosophy modules -it was interesting but a lot of people struggled with it - and I was glad it wasn't my major. If a full law degree is not attainable with your current grades how about combined honours in say Philosophy and Law ?I Would Rather Climb A Mountain Than Crawl Into A Hole
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It is true that you can do a conversion course after you graduate, but it will be self funded. Then you will need to fund the LPC, it all adds up so Yes, you can do whatever you want, but it all costs and is often not viewed quite the same as a law degree despite what some may tell you. That said, law is not a good place to be at the moment with all the changes, so who knows what the future holds?
This is part of the reason why Philosophy sounds good to me- because I know I'm smart enough to be a lawyer (not bragging, but some of the lawyers I've met aren't exactly mensa members) but I worry I'll lose out to those who are more 'resourceful' shall we say
The 'loose' has been changed to 'lose' so as to correct the error.“Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral. ”
― Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed0 -
This is part of the reason why Philosophy sounds good to me- because I know I'm smart enough to be a lawyer (not bragging, but some of the lawyers I've met aren't exactly mensa members) but I worry I'll loose out to those who are more 'resourceful' shall we say
I take it you mean lose?;):)0 -
Philosophy is one of those degrees that shows you have capabilities to learn but the subject itself isn't useful - so any career will require further training.
You might be better retaking , improving your grades and actually studying what you want to do.
(Part of my degree did include some philosophy modules -it was interesting but a lot of people struggled with it - and I was glad it wasn't my major. If a full law degree is not attainable with your current grades how about combined honours in say Philosophy and Law ?
No, a full law degree is an option I've decided that I don't want to do. I'm predicted to achieve between ABB-A*AB at a-level so I could do straight law if I wanted to, but I didn't, so I never applied.“Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral. ”
― Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed0
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