BA Philosophy and Sociology
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Bachelor's degree
In Colchester
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Colchester
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Duration
3 Years
About the course
Philosophy analyses broad ideas around human life and the nature of existence
It concerns theories of reality, knowledge, morality, ethics, rights, legality and aesthetics
Sociology examines the different kinds of social tensions, interactions and networks that make up everyday life
It asks why individuals, groups, cultures and peoples are the way they are and how they might be different
You will have the opportunity to study both disciplines and work with two of the UK’s leading departments – our School of Philosophy and Art History, and our Department of Sociology
You study topics including:
Ethics
Philosophy of religion
Culture, identity and subjectivity
Public policy regarding health, the environment, crime and aging
Citizenship, multiculturalism and human rights
Our School of Philosophy and Art History is widely regarded as among the very best in the UK, having been recognised as one of the Top 10 UK universities for research excellence (REF 2014), and being placed in the Top 10 in The Guardian University Guide in 2010, 2011, and 2013
Our Department of Sociology was rated Top 10 in the UK for research quality (REF 2014), and we consistently receive strong student satisfaction scores
Study abroad
Your education extends beyond our University campus
We support you extending your education through providing the option of an additional year at no extra cost
The four-year version of our degree allows you to spend the third year studying abroad, while otherwise remaining identical to the three-year course
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Subjects
- Art
- School
- Art History
- University
- Psychiatry
- Sociology
- Teaching
- Philosophy
- Ethics
- Project
- Mental Illness
Course programme
Studying at Essex is about discovering yourself, so your course combines compulsory and optional modules to make sure you gain key knowledge in the discipline, while having as much freedom as possible to explore your own interests. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field, therefore to ensure your course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible your core module structure may be subject to change.
For many of our courses you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from – those listed in this example structure are just a selection of those available. The opportunity to take optional modules will depend on the number of core modules within any year of the course. In many instances, the flexibility to take optional modules increases as you progress through the course.
Our Programme Specification gives more detail about the structure available to our current first-year students, including details of all optional modules.
Year 1
Introduction to Philosophy
The Sociological Imagination
Death, God and the Meaning of Life (optional)
The Enlightenment (optional)
Year 2
Continuity and Controversy in Sociology: Sociological Analysis II
Capitalism and its Critics (optional)
Knowledge & Reality (optional)
Modern Social and Political Thought (optional)
Social Entrepreneurs, Sustainability and Community Action (optional)
Anthropology Field Trip (optional)
Final year
Current Disputes in Sociology: Sociological Analysis III
Feminism (optional)
Philosophy and Medical Ethics (optional)
Contemporary Political Philosophy (optional)
Topics in the Philosophy of Religion (optional)
Dangerous Places: Travellers, Anthropologists and Intercultural Meetings (optional)
Religion in Modern and Post Modern Societies (optional)
Year abroad
On your year abroad, you have the opportunity to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised. The rest of your course remains identical to the three-year degree. Our Programme Specification gives more detail on modules for your year abroad.
Teaching
Teaching takes the form of lectures and seminar sessions or discussion classes
Seminars allow your lecturer to explain new arguments and ideas, while giving sufficient time for questions and collective discussion and debate
We believe that discussion is the lifeblood of philosophy, and we try to keep our classes as small as we can for this purpose
Lab sessions to improve technical research skills
Assessment
Usually assessed by 2,000-3,000 word essays
Most modules weighted 50% coursework and 50% exams
In your second- and third-years of philosophy modules, you may write an optional essay if you wish, in order to improve your coursework mark
First year marks do not count towards your degree class
Final-year students may carry out an optional dissertation
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BA Philosophy and Sociology