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Cert HE - Certificate of Higher Education
University of London Worldwide
Online
SEP-25
1 year
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Cert HE - Certificate of Higher Education
University of London Worldwide
Online
SEP-25
1 year
Select a subject
For thousands of years, people have asked fundamental questions about the world, their place in it, and their relation to each other. These questions, and the attempts to answer them, define the subject matter of philosophy. Our degree is a profound intellectual negotiation of this exciting and fundamental enterprise.
By studying this programme, you will:
Challenge yourself and improve your powers of reasoning and argument.
Improve your ability to analyse complex ideas, your understanding of people, and your capacity for original thought.
Discover historical and contemporary issues in the subject and make connections between the ideas and arguments that inform philosophical debates.
Study a range of philosophical works from the classical past to present day. Our subjects include existence and reality; knowledge and belief; mind, thought, reason and logic; truth and meaning; and the ethical and aesthetic values of goodness and beauty.
Assessment
All Level 4 and Level 5 courses are assessed by a two-hour written exam.
Level 6 courses are assessed by a three-hour written exam,
The dissertation is assessed by a thesis of 7,500 words.
Exams are held in May each year. You can sit these when you are ready at one of our 400 examination centres. A fee is payable to your local centre for hosting the exams.
Career opportunities
The BA Philosophy degree will prepare you for many careers, including public service, teaching and research, media and journalism. While not a vocational subject, the study of philosophy is renowned as excellent preparation for success in fields such as law, administration, and business.
Exam type
A levelA level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
C - A Grades / Points required
For access to the CertHE Philosophy: Age 18+ by 01 September in the year of registration. Three GCSEs (at Grade A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent. Equivalent to GCSE/GCE O level (or AS) is equivalent to GCE A/AS level. Satisfies the specific requirements for a named course or the specific and the General Entrance Requirements for a named course. Satisfies General Entrance Requirements as a whole. You may still require course-specific requirements (e.g. Mathematics) plus English language proficiency. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests (International English Language Testing System: 6 overall, with 5.5 in each sub-test) and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.
For access to the CertHE Philosophy: Age 18+ by 01 September in the year of registration. Three GCSEs (at Grade A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent. Equivalent to GCSE/GCE O level (or AS) is equivalent to GCE A/AS level. Satisfies the specific requirements for a named course or the specific and the General Entrance Requirements for a named course. Satisfies General Entrance Requirements as a whole. You may still require course-specific requirements (e.g. Mathematics) plus English language proficiency. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests (International English Language Testing System: 6 overall, with 5.5 in each sub-test) and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.
For access to the CertHE Philosophy: Age 18+ by 01 September in the year of registration. Three GCSEs (at Grade A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent. Equivalent to GCSE/GCE O level (or AS) is equivalent to GCE A/AS level. Satisfies the specific requirements for a named course or the specific and the General Entrance Requirements for a named course. Satisfies General Entrance Requirements as a whole. You may still require course-specific requirements (e.g. Mathematics) plus English language proficiency. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests (International English Language Testing System: 6 overall, with 5.5 in each sub-test) and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.
Students living in
England
£2,746 per year
Students from England
The fee for 2023/24 entry Indicative total: BA Philosophy: £2746. There might be slight increase in fee for 2024/25 entry.
£2,746 per year
Students from EU
The fee for 2023/24 entry Indicative total: BA Philosophy: £2746. There might be slight increase in fee for 2024/25 entry.
£2,746 per year
Students from International
The fee for 2023/24 entry Indicative total: BA Philosophy: £2746. There might be slight increase in fee for 2024/25 entry.
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