Programme And Module Handbook
 
Programme Requirements for 2024/25 Session


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B.A. Philosophy and Sociology with Year Abroad Full-time

Year: 2
2024/25 Session

The following must be taken:

Module Title Code Credits Semester
LI Modern Sociological Theory 08 30177 20 Semester 1
LI Social Research II 08 30176 20 Semester 2

Students are required to take at least 40 credits of optional modules in Philosophy.

The following lists are indicative.

Students should aim to achieve an even balance across semesters.

Philosophy:

Module Title Code Credits Semester
LI Aesthetics through History 09 30872 20 Semester 1
LI Climate and Environmental Ethics 08 38929 20 Semester 2
LI Elements of Metaphysics 09 30074 20 Semester 1
LI Experience and Reason: Early Modern Philosophy 08 26781 20 Semester 1
LI Feminist Philosophy 08 26782 20 Semester 2
LI Logic 09 40218 20 Semester 2
LI Philosophy of Mental Health 09 30841 20 Semester 1
LI Sex, Ethics & Philosophy 09 23955 20 Semester 2
LI The Ethics of Killing 08 26826 20 Semester 2

Sociology:

Module Title Code Credits Semester
LI Gender and Sexuality 08 19221 20 Semester 1
LI Housing, Home and Place: Issues in Policy 08 40138 20 Semester 1
LI Poverty, Class and Inequality 08 30171 20 Semester 1
LI `Sociology of Race' and Ethnicity - A Global Perspective 08 26046 20 Semester 2

Students may also apply to undertake a Professional Skills module at level I. If successful this will be taken in place of 20 credits of taught modules. The credits to be dropped will be discussed with the programme convenor. The placement can be taken either during the summer vacation (part-time or full-time) or during semester 1 (part-time only). The placement must be completed prior to the Christmas vacation. Students undertaking a Professional Skills module at level I will not be able to undertake a Professional Skills module at level H.

Module Title Code Credits Semester
LI Professional Skills 09 36839 20 Semester 1
LI Professional Skills – Freelance 09 37012 20 Semester 1
LI Sustainable Development: Climate, Culture, Society and Policy 09 37673 20 Semester 1