B.A. Philosophy and Computing (Hons)

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

• Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
• Computer Systems
• Further Object-Oriented Programming
• Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Metaphysics
• Introduction to Philosophy: Ethics
• Introduction to Philosopy: Logic and Reasoning
• Philosophical Reading and Writing (core)
• Human Computer Interaction
• Databases and the Web

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

• Software Engineering
• Knowledge and Metaphysics: Descartes to Kant
• Philosophy of Medicine
• Philosophy of Religion
• Philosophy of Language
• Advanced Topics in Mind and Langauge
• Logic
• Philosophy of Science
• Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence
• Aesthetics
• - Political Philosophy
• Justice, Violence and the State

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

• Normative Ethics
• Death and Beauty: Schopenhauer and Nietzsche
• The Rise & Fall of Modern Philosophy: Descartes to Kant
• Aesthetics
• Contemporary Theory of Knowledge
• Continental Philosophy: Kant's Critique of Pure Reason
• Justice, Violence and the State
• Advanced Topics in Reasoning
• Political Philosophy
• Advanced Topics in Mind and Language