BA (Hons.) Philosophical Studies: course structure and core modules

Degree Structure

The course structure is shown below. The modules below are core modules, but Philosophical Studies also offers optional modules and the full list can be viewed here. Each stage consists of a total of 120 credits. Current students can access further information, syllabi and reading lists in the Module Outline Form Database.

STAGE 1

MODULE CODE SEMESTER CREDITS DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
PHI1001 1/2 20 European Philosophical Traditions
PHI1002 1/2 20 Selected Texts in Philosophy
PHI1003 1/2 20 Seminar on Selected Texts
PHI1004 1/2 20 Stage 1 Project
Optional modules to the total value of 40 credits to be chosen with tutorial advice anywhere, subject to availability and the Programme Director's approval

STAGE 2

MODULE CODE SEMESTER CREDITS DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
PHI2001 1 10 Knowledge and Human Interests
PHI2002 2 10 Cultural Contradictions of Scientific Rationality
PHI2003 1/2 20 Modern Philosophy I: Ethical Thought
PHI2004 1/2 40 Stage 2 Projects
Optional modules to a total value of 40 credits to be taken from the Stage 2 modules of any department, subject to availability and Programme Director's approval.

STAGE 3

MODULE CODE SEMESTER CREDITS DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
PHI3001 1 10 Signs of the Times I
PHI3002 2 10 Signs of the Times II
PHI3003 1/2 20 Modern Philosophy II: Language and Thought
PHI3004 1/2 40 Stage 3 Projects
Optional modules to a total value of 40 credits to be taken from the Stage 3 or Stage 2 modules of any department, subject to availability and Programme Director's approval.