Philosophy and Portuguese
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
4 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
AAA-ABB*
14-19 Advanced Diploma
Grade A overall in the Diploma to include grade A in Portuguese (ASL)*
BTEC: DDD*
Access
Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 12 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit*
SQA
SH: AAAAA - AABBB
AH: two preferred
Welsh Bacc
Pass Advanced Diploma with AA-AB in two A-levels including a modern language*
IB Diploma
37-33 points including 6, 6, 6 at Higher level in a modern language
EB: 85-77%
IELTS
6.5 in all parts
Subjects required at GCSE or equivalent
Grade C or above in Mathematics
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Course programme
BA Philosophy and Portuguese
Programme structure
Year 1:
- Introduction to Philosophy A and B
- Introduction to Formal Logic
- Choose from: Philosophical Texts 1, 2, 3 or 4; Introduction to Philosophy of Science
- Portuguese Language
- Introductory courses in the literature, culture and history of Portugal and Brazil
Year 2:
- 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
- Portuguese Language
- Two optional culture units (choice of literature, culture or history)
Year 3:
- Year abroad
Year 4:
- Two Philosophy optional units
- One extended essay
- Portuguese Language
- Two optional culture units (choice of literature, culture or history)
Entry Requirements
Subjects required at A Level or equivalent
- AAA-ABB*
14-19 Advanced Diploma
- Grade A overall in the Diploma to include grade A in Portuguese (ASL)*
BTEC: DDD*
Access
- Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 12 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit*
SQA
- SH: AAAAA - AABBB
- AH: two preferred
Welsh Bacc
- Pass Advanced Diploma with AA-AB in two A-levels including a modern language*
IB Diploma
- 37-33 points including 6, 6, 6 at Higher level in a modern language
EB: 85-77%
IELTS
- 6.5 in all parts
Subjects required at GCSE or equivalent
Grade C or above in Mathematics
Selection:
UCAS form; occasionally interview
Deferred Entry:
Considered
Other Qualifications:
*Apart from French, all languages may be studied ab initio but all applicants should demonstrate a proven capacity for language learning, usually with an A-level
Philosophy and Portuguese