UCD Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
"I’d had no previous experience of philosophy, so the choice to study Philosophy and French at UCD was a risky one, but one of the best I ever made! For three years the philosophers here have shared with us their knowledge and passion for their particular fields of interest, from ethics and existentialism to the philosophy of mind and logic. I’ve loved it so much that I’m about to embark on a master’s in pure philosophy. If you have an inquisitive mind and a desire to think critically then study Philosophy at UCD."
Philosophy BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
UCD's Dr Timothy Mooney discusses contemporary continental philosophy with students.
CAO Code DN500 Joint Hons Full Time CAO Code DN501 Joint Hons Part Time
CAO Points Range 2014 340 — 605 Length of Course 3 Years Average Intake 160
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ A third language ¬ Three other recognised subjects
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
Non-EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
Level 6/7 Progression Routes None
Mature Entry Route Yes, see page 182
Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
Choosing Philosophy Philosophy can be taken as part of a Joint Honours degree (DN500) and as a part- time degree (DN501). At the end of first year there is an opportunity to transfer to a single subject degree in Philosophy. Review the subjects you can study with Philosophy by looking at the diagram on page 35.
Why is this subject for me? Are you interested in thinking for yourself? Do you like problem solving? Do you want to tackle some of the most challenging questions that have fascinated thinkers for centuries, such as: – How can we know anything?
– Do we have free will? – What is consciousness? – How should we live? – Does God exist?
Maths, sciences, literature or history are all equally good preparation for studying Philosophy. The main requirement is a capacity for clear thinking and methodical argument.
What will I study?
First Year You will be introduced to a wide spectrum of philosophical approaches, from ancient thought through to existentialism and conceptual analysis. Themes will include: Morality & Political Identity ¬ Freedom & Personal Identity ¬Knowledge & Truth ¬ Mind & Meaning ¬ The Idea of Evil ¬ Alienation and the Death of God
Other courses of interest Social Science
Law with Philosophy Politics & International Relations
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Second & Third Year Plato, Aristotle & Medieval Philosophy ¬ Rationalism & Empiricism¬Hume & Kant ¬ Hegel, Heidegger & German Idealism¬ Critical Social Theory ¬Phenomenology & Hermeneutics ¬Metaphysics & Epistemology
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Undergraduate Office UCD School of Philosophy Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4
¬Philosophy of Mind & Language ¬ Law & Religion
Students attend lectures and tutorials and undertake independent study. They are also encouraged to attend public lectures by eminent philosophers and other formal and informal academic events organised by the School of Philosophy. If you are pursuing the single subject degree you will also undertake at least one major research project.
Assessment is through a combination of end-of-semester written examinations, class tests and continuous assessment.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Careers that involve problem-solving abilities, imagination and the communication of complex ideas in a clear and coherent form will welcome Philosophy graduates. Our graduates have established careers in areas such as: Media ¬ Law¬ IT ¬Management ¬ Advertising ¬ Politics ¬Civil and diplomatic services ¬ Education ¬Humanitarian NGOs
Students may continue to graduate study at MA and PhD level in universities in Ireland and abroad, from Paris to Oxford to Harvard.
International Study Opportunities Recent students have extended their studies with a year abroad in partner universities in Auckland, Paris, Leuven, Seattle and Siena.
Kate Smith Student
KEY FACT Corporate headhunters often target Philosophy graduates.
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