| Modality | On-site |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Language | Catalan - Spanish |
| Places available | 30 |
| Credits | 240-ECTS |
| Start Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Schedule | Monday to Friday |
| Location | Barcelona |
We live in an increasingly complex society. Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work and relate to one another. Technological advances are creating new ethical dilemmas. Major social changes are forcing us to reconsider how we understand the world and the role we want to play in it.
In this context, philosophy does not belong only to the past. It is an essential tool for analysing the present, questioning established ideas and developing new responses.
The Degree in Philosophy at La Salle Campus Barcelona offers a unique programme in Catalonia, inspired by the Great Books Seminar model. This methodology places reading, dialogue and critical thinking at the heart of the learning experience.
Through the works of major thinkers, you explore the ideas that have shaped our civilisation and connect them with the challenges of our time.
You do not study philosophy simply to repeat what others have already thought. You learn to ask better questions, develop your own perspective and defend your ideas with rigour and intellectual freedom.
Understanding the world is only the beginning. The real challenge is to develop the judgement needed to transform it.
Why study the Degree in Philosophy at La Salle Campus Barcelona?
A methodology unique in Catalonia
The degree is inspired by Great Books Seminars, a model based on reading, dialogue and shared reflection.
Classes are taught in groups of no more than 15 students. You prepare the texts before each session and analyse them with lecturers and fellow students. Debate and argumentation are central to the learning process.
Develop your own way of thinking
Philosophy is not about memorising theories. It is about learning to think rigorously.
In each subject, you construct arguments, write essays and defend your ideas while respecting other perspectives. At the end of each academic year, you present an individual project linked to the texts you have studied.
Connect philosophy with today’s challenges
The questions raised by Plato, Aristotle, Hannah Arendt and Nietzsche remain relevant to current debates on artificial intelligence, democracy, sustainability, freedom and ethics.
Throughout the degree, you connect the major philosophical traditions with contemporary challenges and analyse complex issues from a critical, humanistic and interdisciplinary perspective.
Learn in a supportive environment
Small groups encourage direct interaction with lecturers and continuous academic support.
This personalised guidance helps you progressively improve your reading, analytical, writing and argumentation skills.
Broaden your learning beyond the classroom
The programme includes intensive seminars in cities such as Athens and Florence.
There, you work with specialists and explore places of key importance in the history of thought, connecting ideas with their cultural, historical and artistic contexts.
Learn from a distinguished academic team
The teaching staff includes nationally and internationally recognised specialists.
The seminar format encourages direct debate and provides close support as you develop critical, independent and well-founded thinking.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Degree in Philosophy (FAQS)
What are classes on the Degree in Philosophy like?
Classes are taught mainly in seminar format and in small groups of no more than 15 students. Before each session, you prepare the assigned readings. During class, you discuss the ideas they contain with lecturers and fellow students. This methodology encourages participation, active listening, argumentation and the development of your own perspective.
What are Great Books seminars?
They are reading and discussion sessions centred on foundational works of philosophy, literature and history. Rather than studying only secondary interpretations, you work directly with the original texts. You analyse their questions, arguments and contexts to understand their influence and connect them with contemporary challenges.
Do I need to have studied philosophy before?
The programme is aimed at students with intellectual curiosity, an interest in reading and a desire to develop critical thinking. Previous study of philosophy can be useful, but the entry profile is based primarily on a willingness to read, debate, write and question ideas rigorously.
What skills will I develop during the degree?
You will develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, oral and written argumentation, analytical ability and intellectual independence. You will also learn to connect philosophy with fields such as technology, politics, economics, culture, science and applied ethics.
What career opportunities does the Degree in Philosophy offer?
The degree can lead to careers in ethics consultancy, public policy, sustainability, cultural management, journalism, publishing, content creation, teaching and research. A philosophical education provides the tools needed to analyse complex problems and make well-founded decisions across a wide range of sectors.