PHILOSOPHY FACULTY OF ARTS


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BSc Philosophy and Economics/ BSc Philosophy and Economics with Study Abroad A-levels AAA (ABB†


) IB 36 (32† )


For philosophy, you will study units covering introduction to philosophy, logic, and realism and normativity, as well as undertaking an extended essay. Economics is based on a series of core courses in economics and econometrics, which you will study in all three years. You also have the opportunity to choose a variety of optional units, which could include areas such as environmental economics, globalisation and development, and macroeconomic theory and policy. You can apply to transfer to our four-year Study Abroad course in year one and spend your third year studying in English at one of our partner institutions overseas.


BSc Philosophy and Theology A-levels AAA (ABB†


) IB 36 (32† )


On this course you will combine philosophy with study in religion and theology, taking an equal number of credits in each subject. For philosophy you will study units covering introduction to philosophy, logic, and realism and normativity, and undertake an extended essay. For theology you will take an introductory unit on different religious traditions and a methodology unit in your first year, as well as an optional unit from choices that may include Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Chinese and Japanese religions and the philosophy of religion.


In the second year you will continue your studies in methodology and undertake the critical study of key religious scriptures, as well as taking other units of your choice. In the third year you will take three optional units, including a dissertation in an area of special interest to you.


‘I love being taught by the researchers whose books are our required reading. It’s amazing to be told that a certain professor is the definitive expert in a field, and to be able to ask them questions whenever you like.’


Sophie (BSc Sociology)


Single Honours BA Philosophy 3 years


Joint Honours


BA Philosophy and French 4 years RV15 BA Philosophy and German 4 years RV25 BA Philosophy and Italian 4 years


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BA Philosophy and Portuguese 4 years RV55 BA Philosophy and Russian 4 years RV75 BA Philosophy and Spanish 4 years RV45 BA Philosophy and Theology 3 years VV56


BSc Philosophy and Economics 3 years


BSc Philosophy and Economics with Study Abroad* 4 years


*Entry by transfer from VL51 after first year BSc Philosophy and Politics BA English and Philosophy


BSc/MSci Mathematics and Philosophy


BSc/MSci Physics and Philosophy BSc Sociology and Philosophy


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Academic entry requirements


The University recognises a wide range of UK and international qualifications for admission; for further details please see p48


Typical standard offer for BA Philosophy A-levels AAA


IB Diploma 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level Typical contextual offer†


A-levels ABB


IB Diploma 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level Other requirements


GCSE Higher numeracy requirement (B in GCSE Maths or equivalent)


Part-time study six years with daytime, weekday teaching English language profile B (see p48)


†Contextual offer; see p46 for BA Philosophy VL51 V500


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