Philosophy - BA (Hons)

at University of Kent

Stage 1

Compulsory modules currently include

• PHIL3020 - Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Metaphysics (15 credits)
• PHIL3030 - Introduction to Philosophy: Ethics (15 credits)
• PHIL3100 - Introduction to Philosophy: Logic and Reasoning (15 credits)
• PHIL3150 - Philosophical Reading and Writing (core) (15 credits)

Stage 2

Compulsory modules currently include

• PHIL6700 - Doing Philosophy (30 credits)

Stage 3

Optional modules may include

• PHIL5001 - Theories of Knowledge (30 credits)
• PHIL5730 - Wittgenstein: Meaning and Mind (30 credits)
• PHIL5780 - Philosophy of Mind and Action (30 credits)
• PHIL5790 - Logic (30 credits)
• PHIL5830 - Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence (30 credits)
• PHIL6020 - Philosophy of Language (30 credits)
• PHIL6110 - Metaphysics (30 credits)
• PHIL6180 - Political Philosophy (30 credits)
• PHIL6400 - Normative Ethics (30 credits)
• PHIL6420 - Feminist Philosophy (30 credits)
• PHIL6530 - Politics, Philosophy and Economics (30 credits)
• PHIL6666 - Environmental Ethics and Climate Change (30 credits)
• PHIL6690 - Philosophy of History (30 credits)
• RSST5220 - Ancient Chinese Philosophies and the Contemporary World (30 credits)

A level

BBB or ABC

 
Access to HE Diploma
The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.

 BTEC Nationals
The University will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF; OCR) on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances. A typical offer would be to achieve DDM.

 
International Baccalaureate
30 points overall or 15 points at HL

 
International Foundation Programme
Pass all components of the University of Kent International Foundation Programme with a 60% overall average including 60% in Academic Skills Development.

 
T level
The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course.

IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

• Home full-time                           £9250
   
• EU full-time                               £13000
   
• International full-time                 £17400

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