Philosophy and Literature

Year 1

• Problems in Philosophy and Literature
• Modes of Reading
• Introduction to Philosophy
• Logic I, plus an option to be chosen from English or Philosophy

Year 2

• History of Modern Philosophy
• Options in Philosophy (30 CATS)
• Options in English (60 CATS)

Year 3

• Textual Studies
• Options in Philosophy (30 CATS)
• Options in English (30 CATS)
• 30 CATS of options to be chosen from any available subject

In the course of Years Two and Three, your Philosophy options must include an optional core module (15 CATS) in philosophical study of art and aesthetics, such as Philosophy through Film or Aesthetics: Art, Beauty and the Sublime.

How will I learn?

Our main teaching methods are lectures, lecture-discussions, and seminars alongside private study and study skills sessions. Our students benefit from expert guidance from staff in developing strong analytical and critical skills, and our students highly rate the feedback they receive. In addition to compulsory teaching, we also offer many extra academic activities, including optional lectures, colloquia, discussion groups and workshops.

How will I be assessed?

We track your progress and provide you with feedback through regular non assessed work, assessed essays and written examinations. Your final degree classification is based on assessed essays, other assessed work (which may include, for example, group work or video presentations), examinations and an optional dissertation or individual project. Your second and third year work carries equal weight in determining your final degree classification. The intermediate and final years each count for 50% of your degree.