BA Philosophy

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Objectives This course gives you a rigorous training in analytical philosophy. You will gain important skills in clear thinking, argument and communication, and knowledge of some main areas of philosophical thought. You will take a combination of compulsory and optional modules, mainly from those offered by the Department of Philosophy but also with a choice of subsidiary modules from outside the Department, particularly in your first and second years. Students also have the opportunity to study abroad for one or two semesters of the course.
Entry requirements Required subjects: grade C or better in GCSE maths IB score: 32
Academic title BA Philosophy
Course description BA Philosophy

Programme

Year one

You will be introduced to the subject through a series of core modules in central philosophical problems and you will also be able to choose optional modules.

Year two

There are further core modules in central areas and a wide variety of optional modules that allow students to develop and broaden their philosophical skills and knowledge.

Year three

There will be free choice from a wide variety of more advanced modules, including the opportunity to write a dissertation on a topic of your own choosing.