Philosophy and Economics
Bachelor's degree
In Bristol
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bristol
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Duration
3 Years
Gain a basic knowledge of some fundamental problems of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and political philosophy; competence in logic and the analysis of arguments; and reading and writing skills.
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About this course
Subjects required at A Level or equivalent
A*AA-AAB including A in Mathematics (for A-levels taken in the UK, this must include grade A in each of the core Mathematics modules at A2)
14-19 Advanced Diploma
Grade A overall in the Diploma in Engineering, to include A in Instrumentation and Control Engineering, A in Mathematical Techniques and Applications for Engineers, A in Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Engineering
BTEC
DDD in Engineering with relevant units in Mathematics
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Course programme
BSc Philosophy and Economics
Programme structure
Year 1:
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Quantative Methods (Mathematics and Statistics)
- Introduction to Philosophy A and B
- Introduction to Formal Logic
- Choose from: Philosophical texts 1, 2, 3 or 4; Introduction to Science
- One third of the year is spent in Philosophy
Year 2:
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Options in Economics, Finance, Management, Accounting or another Social Science
- Realism
- Normativity
- Plus at least two units from:
- Epistemology
- Political Philosophy
- Philosophy of Mind
- Ethics
- Philosophy of Language
- Logic 2
- Philosophy of Science
- Philosophy of Mathematics
- or other second-year unit offered Half of year is spent in the other department
Year 3:
- Three options in Economics
- Two Philosophy optional units
- One extended essay
Entry Requirements
Subjects required at A Level or equivalent
- A*AA-AAB including A in Mathematics (for A-levels taken in the UK, this must include grade A in each of the core Mathematics modules at A2)
14-19 Advanced Diploma
- Grade A overall in the Diploma in Engineering, to include A in Instrumentation and Control Engineering, A in Mathematical Techniques and Applications for Engineers, A in Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Engineering
BTEC
- DDD in Engineering with relevant units in Mathematics
Access
- Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 12 credits at Distinction including Further Calculus and 21 credits at Merit
SQA
- SH: AAAAA - AAAAB plus two AHs at grades AA - AB including A in Mathematics
- AH: AAA - AAB including Mathematics
Welsh Bacc
- Pass Advanced Diploma with A*A - AA at A-level including Mathematics
- IB Diploma 38-35 points with 6, 6, 6 at Higher level, including Higher level Mathematics grade 6 or Standard level Mathematics grade 7
EB
- 88 - 80% including 8.7 - 8.5 in Mathematics
IELTS
- 7.0 in Listening and Reading and 6.5 in Speaking and Writing
Subjects required at GCSE or equivalent
No specific subjects required
Selection:
UCAS form
Deferred Entry:
Welcomed, but places are limited to ensure fairness to applicants applying in the following year.
Philosophy and Economics