What can I do with a degree in Philosoph?

Fields of Employment

Social/Community Services

  • Research
  • Fund Raising
  • Counselling
  • Volunteer Co-ordination
  • Grant Writing
  • Administration

Religion/Ministry

  • Clergy
  • Administration
  • Missions

Education

  • Teaching
  • Research
  • Administration
  • Student Affairs

Government

  • Public Policy
  • Research
  • Regional Planning
  • City Management
  • Intelligence
  • Foreign Service
  • Law Enforcement
  • Legislative, Executive or Judicial Services
  • Program Administration
  • Elected or Appointed Leadership
  • Campaign Management
  • Staff Administration
  • Special Interest Advocacy 

Ethics

  • Medical
  • Environmental
  • Research

Writing

  • Editing
  • Technical Writing
  • Journalism
  • Advertising
  • Public Relations

Business

  • Management
  • Sales
  • Human Resources
  • Market Research
  • Finance
  • Insurance

Employers

  • Non-profit organizations
  • Social service organizations
  • Museums
  • Federal, state and local government
  • Hospitals
  • Consulting services
  • Research organizations
  • Environmental agencies
  • Publishing companies
  • Magazine and newspaper companies
  • Electronic media organisations
  • Local churches or synagogues
  • Political action committees, special interest groups & political parties
  • Religiously affiliated schools, colleges and universities
  • Religious organizations
  • Universities & adult education programs

Further Information and Strategies

  • Gain relevant experience through internships, work experience and vacation work during your studies.
  • Obtain a PhD for opportunities in teaching and/or research at university.
  • Earn a master’s degree in a specialized area (eg. Library and Information Sciences, Social Work or Counselling).
  • Join professional associations (e.g. Australasian Association of Philosophy) as a student member to gain knowledge about the profession.

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