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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
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Full time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Philosophy explores our existence using critical thinking and argument. If you find yourself thinking about life's big issues and questions, philosophy could be for you.We specialise in continental (European) philosophy and teach key texts from the European tradition, including some of the most exciting thinkers of the last century.We help you look at how philosophy is important to real-world concerns and contemporary issues by:- exploring films and artwork- discussing important scientific and technological developments- debating controversial ethical issues- looking at how texts written 300 years ago can be relevant to political situations todayAt Levels 1 and 2 you will receive a grounding in ancient and modern philosophy and be introduced to fundamental ideas concerning ethics, epistemology (the nature of knowledge) and metaphysics (the nature of reality).You then specialise in Levels 3 and 4 by drawing on a range of philosophy modules taught by lecturers engaging in interdisciplinary research.You will study existentialism in relation to contemporary culture, technology, and film, and topics in aesthetics and the philosophy of art. You will also be encouraged to make links between philosophy and other subjects.You'll also study one Spanish module per semester in each Level, either as a beginner or at intensive level if you have previously studied the language at Higher/A-Level.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC - BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBC - AABB Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
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30 points overall with 5, 5, 5 at Higher level
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A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDM
A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit
A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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