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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Develop a deeper understanding of human thought and behaviour across time and place. Knowledge of philosophy will make you a more effective student of history, and your history modules will help you to understand the context of some of the great works of philosophy.
Uncover the past and examine the thoughts and behaviours underpinning human experience - developing a complex understanding of human behaviour across time and place.A knowledge of philosophy can make you a very effective student of history, and your study of history will help you understand the context of the most profound philosophical thoughts and theories. This powerful combination develops the skills of independent judgement, critical thinking and constructing effective arguments - a set of skills which will open a variety of career opportunities.Studying history, you’ll have the opportunity to explore past societies from 1000 BCE to the 21st century, exploring global political, social, economic and cultural themes. Studying philosophy, you’ll explore core topics such as the philosophy of language, ethics, metaphysics and logic, as well as specialist areas such as education, film and feminism.
Why study this course?-
Become an expert in the human condition- with research-led teaching and flexible courses, follow your passions and develop an in-depth understanding of the issues of the past, present and future.-
Top 100 in the world for philosophy QS World Rankings 2023- learn from world-leading staff teaching an exceptionally diverse range of modules.-
History Research-led Special Subject- in small-group seminars, explore the details of your favourite area of history with a true expert on the topic, and become a specialist in your chosen area.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
A Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:36,M:9 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
B Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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+ AAABB in Scottish Highers
Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction, and 9 at Merit
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Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
+ A at A Level
in a relevant subject; DDM in a relevant subejct + A at A Level
+ AA at A Level
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