Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics
Bachelor's degree
In Oxford
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Oxford
UCAS code See course combinations Duration 3 years (BA)
Entrance requirements A*AA Admissions statistics*
Interviewed: 42%
Successful: 14%
Intake: 33
*3-year average 2017-19
Admissions test(s)
ox.ac.uk/tsa
Written work None
Subject requirements
For Psychology: one or
more sciences (including Psychology) or Maths
For Linguistics: English Language, Maths, a science or language
Contact
+44 (0) 1865 271353
Email Psychology
+44 (0) 1865 276926
Email Philosophy
+44 (0) 1865 280400
Email Linguistics
Subject requirements: Essential Recommended Helpful – may be useful on course
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Psychology, philosophy and linguistics are closely interrelated disciplines, so studying a combination of them allows students to explore different aspects of each subject resulting in a very varied and dynamic course. Psychology addresses such questions as: how do we perceive colours? How do children acquire language? What predisposes two people to get on with each other? What causes schizophrenia? Philosophy is concerned with a wide range of questions including ethics, knowledge and the nature of mind. Linguistics is the study of language in all its aspects, including the structure of languages, meaning (semantics), pronunciation, and how people understand, mentally represent and generate language.
Psychology at Oxford is a scientific discipline, involving the rigorous formulation and testing of ideas. It works through experiments and systematic observation rather than introspection. The Oxford Experimental Psychology Department is widely regarded as one of the leading psychology departments in the UK. At present, there are particularly strong groups in the fields of human cognitive processes, neuroscience, language, developmental and social psychology. r interests you in a range of different...
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- Probability
- Cognitive Science
- Project
- University
- Maths
- Design
- Teaching
- Statistics
- Psychology
- Staff
- Options
- IT
- Philosophy
- Semantics
- School
- Medical
- Medical training
- Neuroscience
- Practical
- Tutorials
- Lectures
Course programme
- Terms 1 and 2: about six lectures and two-three tutorials
- Terms 3–9: about six lectures, one-two tutorials and one practical class. You may also do independent research by carrying out your own research project, library dissertation or thesis.
Tutorials are usually 2-4 students and a tutor. Class sizes for laboratory classes may vary depending on the options you choose. Core lab classes which are attended by most students will be in groups of 35-40 students. Multiple demonstrators will attend to assist the staff who are leading these classes. There would usually be no more than around 20 students for final-year specialist options. Lectures are normally attended by between 30-50 students. Most tutorials, classes, and lectures are delivered by staff who are tutors in their subject. The majority of staff are world-leading experts with years of experience in teaching and research. Some teaching may also be delivered by postgraduate students who are usually studying at doctorate level, and are specialist in those topics.
To find out more about how our teaching year is structured, visit our Academic Year page.
Academic YearCourse structureThe structure of this course is currently under review. Up-to-date details on any course changes can be found on the Psychology Department's website.
The structure of this course is currently under review. Up-to-date details on any course changes can be found on the Psychology Department's website. Psychology Department'sTERMS 1 AND 2COURSES
Three introductory courses are taken from:- Psychology
- Philosophy
- Linguistics
- Neurophysiology
- Probability theory and statistics*
ASSESSMENT
First University examinations: three written papers
TERMS 3–9COURSES
After the second term, students can continue to follow a bipartite degree (Psychology and Philosophy, Psychology and Linguistics, or Philosophy and Linguistics) or, exceptionally and subject to their college’s approval, a tripartite degree (Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics).
Students choosing Psychology will study a choice of core subjects in Terms 3–5, plus a course in Experimental design and methods, followed by one, two or three advanced Psychology options in Terms 6–8.
Students choosing Philosophy take from three to five courses in Philosophy, from a wide range including Philosophy of mind and Philosophy of cognitive science.
Students choosing Linguistics take from three to five courses in Linguistics. For further details, see the Paper A and Paper B options here.
Students opting for a bipartite degree may take a single paper in the third subject. Students who are exceptionally permitted to take the tripartite degree must take at least two courses in each of the three subjects of Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics.
Available options will reflect the department’s current research which means they may change each year. The options available include the core subjects listed above.
ASSESSMENT
Final University examinations: eight papers; two practical portfolios (for Psychology); a research project or thesis may also be taken (depending upon the combination of courses). Students choosing Psychology take the equivalent of two written papers in Psychology in the second year based on the core subject areas (see Experimental Psychology).
TERMS 1 AND 2COURSES
Three introductory courses are taken from:- Psychology
- Philosophy
- Linguistics
- Neurophysiology
- Probability theory and statistics*
ASSESSMENT
First University examinations: three written papers
TERMS 3–9COURSES
After the second term, students can continue to follow a bipartite degree (Psychology and Philosophy, Psychology and Linguistics, or Philosophy and Linguistics) or, exceptionally and subject to their college’s approval, a tripartite degree (Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics).
Students choosing Psychology will study a choice of core subjects in Terms 3–5, plus a course in Experimental design and methods, followed by one, two or three advanced Psychology options in Terms 6–8.
Students choosing Philosophy take from three to five courses in Philosophy, from a wide range including Philosophy of mind and Philosophy of cognitive science.
Students choosing Linguistics take from three to five courses in Linguistics. For further details, see the Paper A and Paper B options here.
Students opting for a bipartite degree may take a single paper in the third subject. Students who are exceptionally permitted to take the tripartite degree must take at least two courses in each of the three subjects of Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics.
Available options will reflect the department’s current research which means they may change each year. The options available include the core subjects listed above.
ASSESSMENT
Final University examinations: eight papers; two practical portfolios (for Psychology); a research project or thesis may also be taken (depending upon the combination of courses). Students choosing Psychology take the equivalent of two written papers in Psychology in the second year based on the core subject areas (see Experimental Psychology).
TERMS 1 AND 2TERMS 1 AND 2TERMS 1 AND 2COURSES
Three introductory courses are taken from:- Psychology
- Philosophy
- Linguistics
- Neurophysiology
- Probability theory and statistics*
ASSESSMENT
First University examinations: three written papers
COURSES
Three introductory courses are taken from:- Psychology
- Philosophy
- Linguistics
- Neurophysiology
- Probability theory and statistics*
COURSES
COURSES- Psychology
- Philosophy
- Linguistics
- Neurophysiology
- Probability theory and statistics*
ASSESSMENT
First University examinations: three written papers
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENTFirst University examinations: three written papers
TERMS 3–9TERMS 3–9TERMS 3–9COURSES
After the second term, students can continue to follow a bipartite degree (Psychology and Philosophy, Psychology and Linguistics, or Philosophy and Linguistics) or, exceptionally and subject to their college’s approval, a tripartite degree (Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics).
Students choosing Psychology will study a choice of core subjects in Terms 3–5, plus a course in Experimental design and methods, followed by one, two or three advanced Psychology options in Terms 6–8.
Students choosing Philosophy take from three to five courses in Philosophy, from a wide range including Philosophy of mind and Philosophy of cognitive science.
Students choosing Linguistics take from three to five courses in Linguistics. For further details, see the Paper A and Paper B options here.
Students opting for a bipartite degree may take a single paper in the third subject. Students who are exceptionally permitted to take the tripartite degree must take at least two courses in each of the three subjects of Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics.
Available options will reflect the department’s current research which means they may change each year. The options available include the core subjects listed above.
ASSESSMENT
Final University examinations: eight papers; two practical portfolios (for Psychology); a research project or thesis may also be taken (depending upon the combination of courses). Students choosing Psychology take the equivalent of two written papers in Psychology in the second year based on the core subject areas (see Experimental Psychology).
COURSES
After the second term, students can continue to follow a bipartite degree (Psychology and Philosophy, Psychology and Linguistics, or Philosophy and Linguistics) or, exceptionally and subject to their college’s approval, a tripartite degree (Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics).
Students choosing Psychology will study a choice of core subjects in Terms 3–5, plus a course in Experimental design and methods, followed by one, two or three advanced Psychology options in Terms 6–8.
Students choosing Philosophy take from three to five courses in Philosophy, from a wide range including Philosophy of mind and Philosophy of cognitive science.
Students choosing Linguistics take from three to five courses in Linguistics. For further details, see the Paper A and Paper B options here.
Students opting for a bipartite degree may take a single paper in the third subject. Students who are exceptionally permitted to take the tripartite degree must take at least two courses in each of the three subjects of Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics.
Available options will reflect the department’s current research which means they may change each year. The options available include the core subjects listed above.
COURSES
COURSESAfter the second term, students can continue to follow a bipartite degree (Psychology and Philosophy, Psychology and Linguistics, or Philosophy and Linguistics) or, exceptionally and subject to their college’s approval, a tripartite degree (Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics).
Students choosing Psychology will study a choice of core subjects in Terms 3–5, plus a course in Experimental design and methods, followed by one, two or three advanced Psychology options in Terms 6–8.
Students choosing Philosophy take from three to five courses in Philosophy, from a wide range including Philosophy of mind and Philosophy of cognitive science.
Students choosing Linguistics take from three to five courses in Linguistics. For further details, see the Paper A and Paper B options here.
hereStudents opting for a bipartite degree may take a single paper in the third subject. Students who are exceptionally permitted to take the tripartite degree must take at least two courses in each of the three subjects of Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics.
Available options will reflect the department’s current research which means they may change each year. The options available include the core subjects listed above.
Available options will reflect the department’s current research which means they may change each year. The options available include the core subjects listed above.ASSESSMENT
Final University examinations: eight papers; two practical portfolios (for Psychology); a research project or thesis may also be taken (depending upon the combination of courses). Students choosing Psychology take the equivalent of two written papers in Psychology in the second year based on the core subject areas (see Experimental Psychology).
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENTFinal University examinations: eight papers; two practical portfolios (for Psychology); a research project or thesis may also be taken (depending upon the combination of courses). Students choosing Psychology take the equivalent of two written papers in Psychology in the second year based on the core subject areas (see Experimental Psychology).
Experimental Psychology
The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.
The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.
The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.
The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.
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