Philosophy

Leeds University Business School

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In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

One of the world’s oldest academic subjects, philosophy asks vital questions about the world and how we understand it. Is there such a thing as evil? Are we ever truly free to act? How do we know what we know – if we can ever know anything at all?
This fascinating and challenging degree will allow you to think clearly, construct arguments and defend them while giving you the chance to explore ideas and approaches across the full range of philosophy.
Core modules will introduce you to key concepts and issues such as morality, knowledge and the self, logic, philosophy of the mind, the nature of reality and political philosophy. But a wide range of optional modules will allow you to build on this foundation to explore areas as diverse as philosophy of religion, ethics, the history and philosophy of science, aesthetics or feminist philosophy. It’s a great opportunity to gain valuable skills and question what you know and how you think.
Leeds has great facilities for students of philosophy. The world class Brotherton Library holds a wide variety of manuscript, archive and early printed material in its Special Collections– valuable assets for your independent research. Our other library resources are also excellent, and the University Library offers a comprehensive training programme to help you make the most of them.

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Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

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About this course

Entry requirements
A-level: AAB
Other course specific tests:
When an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.
We welcome applications from mature students with Access qualifications, and from students with a wide range of qualifications.
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Subjects

  • Political Philosophy
  • Philosophy
  • Ethics
  • Logic
  • University
  • History of Philosophy

Course programme

Core modules in your first year will introduce you to some of the key issues, thinkers and approaches in philosophy, such as the nature of the self, knowledge, morality, political philosophy and constructing effective arguments. Then you’ll be able to choose from optional modules in Philosophy or take discovery modules from across the University.

With these essentials under your belt, you’ll be able to make the most of the choice on offer over the next two years to shape a degree that suits your interests. You’ll be able to choose from an impressive range of optional modules in areas such as the philosophy of mind, politics, religion, language, metaphysics, history and philosophy of science, moral philosophy, ethics, feminism and the philosophy of art.

Throughout the degree, you’ll develop your skills of argument, critical thinking, research, interpretation and analysis. In your third and final year you’ll be able to demonstrate these abilities, when you undertake an independent research project on a topic of your choice.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Follow the links to the Programme Catalogue for more example optional modules and the full course structure.

Compulsory modules
  • The Good, the Bad, the Right, the Wrong 20 credits
  • Knowledge, Self and Reality 20 credits
  • Great Philosophical Thinkers 20 credits
  • How to Think Clearly and Argue Well 20 credits
  • Introduction to Academic Skills 5 credits
Optional modules

Examples of the optional modules available are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.

  • Magic, Science and Religion 10 credits
  • History of Psychology 10 credits
  • Darwin, Germs and the Bomb 10 credits
  • Interpreting Technology 10 credits
  • The Mind 10 credits
  • Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion 10 credits

Year 2

Optional modules

Examples of the optional modules available are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.

  • Introduction to the Philosophy of Language 20 credits
  • Formal Logic 20 credits
  • Ethics of Life and Death 10 credits
  • Realism and Antirealism 20 credits
  • Introduction to Metaphysics 20 credits
  • Philosophy Students into Schools 20 credits

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Final Year Project
Optional modules

Examples of the optional modules available are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.

  • Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics 20 credits
  • Realism and Representation in Science 20 credits
  • Metaethics 20 credits
  • The Structure of Reality

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