Philosophy Lecturer
25AI EXPOSURE TODAY25
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST57%
NOT A FORECAST57%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £35,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Philosophy Lecturer
As a Philosophy Lecturer, you will inspire the next generation of thinkers and leaders by exploring the fundamental questions of existence, ethics, and knowledge. This role is vital in shaping critical thinking skills and fostering a culture of inquiry, making a profound impact on students' lives and society at large.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is modest on our index (25), and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior LecturerIn this entry-level role, you will assist in teaching undergraduate courses, support senior lecturers, and begin your research journey.£30,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCESenior LecturerAs a mid-level lecturer, you will take on more responsibility in course design, lead research projects, and mentor junior staff.£45,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERProfessor of PhilosophyIn this peak career stage, you will lead your department, shape academic policy, and represent your institution in national and international forums.£70,000+
The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Philosophy and PoliticsUniversity of Bristol · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Classics and ItalianUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,500 median
🎓Classics and SpanishUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,500 median
🎓Modern Languages (French and Italian) and GreekUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,500 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Classics (4 years)University of Cambridge · DegreeGerman and HistoryThe University of Warwick · DegreePhilosophy and PoliticsUniversity of Bristol · DegreeClassics and ItalianUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeClassics and SpanishUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeModern Languages (French and Italian) and GreekUniversity of St Andrews · Degree