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Universities United Kingdom University of Exeter Courses BA Philosophy and Sociology

BA Philosophy and Sociology
at University of Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 24,950
Country Rank#16
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Combine the complementary disciplines of Philosophy and Sociology, taking differing perspectives on the human condition
You’ll learn and apply analytical, philosophical skills to the study of a variety of older and newer sociological questions, as well as many contemporary social processes
Our broad range of optional modules in your second and third years gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and develop specialist knowledge on a range of topics
The Philosophy student society will give you the chance to make friends, attend socials and seminars and hear from guest speakers
Get ready for your future career by developing a range of skills valued by a wide range of employers from the media to teaching and the public, private and charity sectors

Course Content
Course content

Year 1

The first year gives you a foundational knowledge of philosophical and sociological theory and concepts. You will also gain important analytical techniques that will be useful across a range of subjects and research tasks.
- Contemporary Society: Themes and Perspectives
- Contemporary Society: Field and Case Studies
- Social Analysis I
- Social Analysis II
- Knowledge and Reality 1 2 MODULES FROM PHL1002A, PHL1002B and PHL1005A
- Knowledge and Reality 2 2 MODULES FROM PHL1002A, PHL1002B and PHL1005A
- Evidence and Argument 1 2 MODULES FROM PHL1002A, PHL1002B and PHL1005A
- Introduction to Philosophical Analysis
Year 2
- Philosophy of Mind 1
- The Philosophy of Nature 1
- Social Philosophy
- Body and Mind
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Language
- Into the Field
- Theoretical Sociology
- Knowing the Social World
Study Abroad year if taken
- Year Abroad
Final year

The centre-point of the final year is the dissertation. This provides you with the opportunity to explore an area of interest and to demonstrate what you have learned over the previous years of your degree. You will also take up to three other specialist modules to create a programme of work fully reflecting your interests.
- Philosophy Dissertation or SOC3040
- Dissertation or PHL3040
Entry Requirement
For these we require minimum aggregate scores of 80%, or 70% for the West Bengal Board Standard XII. Other regional board standard XII exams can be considered on an individual basis, but we usually require an aggregate score of at least 85%.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£24950 per year

Career Prospect

The broad range of transferable skills gained on a Philosophy and Sociology degree enable graduates to pursue further study or employment in a wide range of careers including:

Teaching and research
Local or national government
The Civil Service
Business and finance
Charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the UK and abroad
Marketing and public relations
Management and administration

Cost Of Studying At University of Exeter

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BA Philosophy and Sociology at University of Exeter