Programme And Module Handbook
 
Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved 18/11/2022
College College Arts and Law
School Phil, Theology and Religion
Department Philosophy
Partner College and School
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title B.A. Philosophy Full-time
Programme Code 0905
Delivery Location Campus
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 3 Year(s)
Accreditations This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme The programme aims to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of central areas of Philosophy, its methods and history. It aims to engage their interest in and enthusiasm for issues of Philosophy and to foster within them the skills distinctive of good philosophy: in particular, the abilities to
  • analyse abstract claims and arguments accurately
  • present their own views verbally and in writing, clearly and with supporting argument
  • collaborate with others in the course of such analyses and presentations
The programme aims to provide students with the opportunity to engage with the range of expertise and internationally recognized research undertaken in the Dept. of Philosophy. Through these various aims and provisions, the programme will enrich the lives of students who take it, and will provide society with the resource of graduates who can think and express their thoughts in a clear and logical manner. Graduates equipped with these transferable skills as well as with the knowledge of the subject's contents will be employed in a wide range of occupations.For Year Abroad programme only:
In addition to the aims of the 3-year philosophy BA programme, the 4-year programme has aims to:
  • To give students the opportunity to live in the society and culture of a foreign country
  • To provide the opportunity to learn a foreign language/improve existing proficiency (where applicable)
  • To acquire the ability to study authors of interest in their original language (where applicable)
  • To provide the opportunity to experience academic life in general, and philosophy in particular, as it is practised in another country
  • To enhance students' organisation and communication skills
  • To enhance students' employability through proven ability to succeed in a foreign setting
  • To provide an extra opportunity for students to study in more depth topics of particular interest to them.


For Year in Computer Science programme only:
Computer Science is both an academic discipline in its own right and an enabling technology for other disciplines: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences as well as Science and Engineering. The focus here is firmly on Computer Science as an enabling technology. The programme aims to provide a solid, self-contained and coherent core of computer science suitable for combination with a variety of other academic disciplines. It aims to provide:
  • A grounding in the theory underpinning modern developments in computer science.
  • An introduction to practical software design and implementation.
  • A range of options in computer science to cater for a variety of interests and backgrounds.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
The texts, theories and arguments of some of the major analytical philosophers, both past and present.

Some central theories and arguments in most of the core areas of analytical philosophy (metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, and moral and political philosophy).

Some theories and arguments that are the subject of current research in contemporary analytical philosophy.

A range of techniques of philosophical reasoning, and how those techniques are brought to bear on philosophical theories and problems.

Basic logical notation and proof procedures, and of the most important ways in which those techniques inform analytic philosophy in general.

lectures; seminar discussions; close, crucial reading and discussion of texts; the design and construction of essays and other assessments
Exams, essays, coursework exercises and project work
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
The ability to analyse the structure of complex philosophical problems and arguments.

The ability to identify and evaluate philosophical arguments.

The ability to present cogent arguments in defence of their philosophical views, verbally and in writing.

The ability to understand and use a range of specialised philosophical terminology.

The ability to work independently, including devising and researching pieces of philosophical writing of various lengths - and in groups.

The capacity to be competent and effective users of IT resources for research purposes, word processing. Students will also be able to use IT communication tools effectively.

Year abroad only: To achieve an enhanced cultural awareness through direct interactions with society and institutions in another country. To develop a range of marketable skills including problem solving, communication, patience and perseverance, determination, self-motivation, analytical and study skills through direct interactions with society and institutions in another country.
Lectures, tutorials, seminar and workshop discussions (including, at Stage 1 and 2, sessions with explicitly methodological contents and sessions involving individual and group presentations), close reading of texts, critical thinking, the design and construction of essays and other assessments. Research design and construction of essays and other assessments.

Final learning outcomes - Year Abroad
Exams, essays, coursework exercises (and as part of several modules, group presentations). Word-processed assessments; evidence of appropriate use of web resources.

Final Learning Outcome - Assessed as required by host institution