Philosophy and Psychology BA/BSc hons
Joint and Combined Honours
Institution Code H36
UCAS Code
V5C8
Programme Code HHIDJH
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More about the course
Philosophy
As well as personal fulfillment, this course gives you transferable analytical skills that are valuable in a wide range of careers. Philosophy offers you the opportunity of studying a subject which is personally rewarding, whilst at the same time developing transferable skills which are highly valued by employers: the ability to identify and analyze problems, to understand alternative solutions and their merits, and to make intelligent and well articulated judgments.
The introductory courses include issues in ethics, knowledge and metaphysics, the philosophy of religion and the philosophy of science. The courses do not aim to provide ready made solutions to the problems that are posed but to look for means by which difficult and puzzling questions can be tackled systematically and objectively.
The second and final years include detailed studies of a wide range of areas and topics, including: Greek philosophy; Kant; continental philosophy; contemporary Anglo-American philosophy; logic and reasoning; metaphysics; philosophy of science, and of mind; moral and political philosophy.
Psychology
This course gives you an advanced understanding of human psychology, and its application in a wide range of settings.
The major study route provides a study of the main areas of normal human psychology from an empirical standpoint with some emphasis on the applied aspects of human performance.
You will acquire an advanced understanding of human experimental psychology and develop competence in the application of these methods to industrial and other settings.
Please note that from September 2012, the Psychology field will no longer be available as a Major route on the Joint Honours Programme.
Work placement
You may, subject to guidance and approval, undertake an additional study year between your second and final years by spending a year at an approved university in North America, Europe, Australia or Singapore. During this year you undertake a programme of taught modules and/or project work, which will complement your studies on the Joint Honours Programme.
If you spend this year abroad in one of the EU countries you will need to be reasonably proficient in the appropriate foreign language and it may be necessary to study the language of your chosen country during your first and second years. It may also be possible, depending on your subject combinations, to take a year out working in industry.
Careers
This programme gives you flexibility in your studies at university resulting in flexibility in your choice of career at the end of your course. You will acquire a much broader base of knowledge and experience that could really widen your employment opportunities. Graduates have found employment in diverse roles such as computer programmers, design engineers, management development specialists, accountants and project managers. Over 72% of our graduates had entered employment six months after graduation, and a further 17% had gone on to further study or training.Teaching methods
You experience a wide variety of learning styles when you study on the programme. During your time with us we will develop your capacity for self-learning and your interpersonal skills. We particularly emphasise the importance of structured research; well-prepared written and verbal presentations; and computer literacy. Alongside elements of standard lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratories, you also learn through case studies, individual and group projects and other student centered activities. In your final year you will normally have the opportunity to practise your self-learning and interpersonal skills by undertaking a Major project or dissertation.Course structure
Detailed information about the structure of the course and the modules you will study.