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Qualification and Programme Title
B.A. Mathematics and Philosophy with Year Abroad Full-time
Programme Code
710B
Delivery Location
Campus
Language of Study
English
Length of Programme
4 Year(s)
Accreditations
This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme
Philosophy: 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, -To present their own views verbally and in writing, clearly and with supporting argument, -To 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 programmes will enrich the lives of students who take them, 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.
Mathematics: To provide students with an appreciation of the distinctive nature of mathematics as the language of science, a creative discipline that forms a systematic way of structuring thoughts and arguments, closely tied to a coherent body of associated knowledge. -To provide students with a broadly based education in mathematics -To provide a core understanding of mathematics and philosophy in the first two years and a wide range of mathematics and philosophy options, that reflect the research interests of the Schools, in the final year. -To make students aware of the wide range of career options open to them and prepare them for professional, graduate level employment or further study. -To develop mathematical skills such as modelling, problem solving and the use of precise technical language. -To develop other key skills such as a capacity for independent study and learning, report writing, giving presentations and team work.
For Year Abroad programme only: In addition to the aims of the 3-year Joint programme, the 4-year programme has aims to: 1. To give students the opportunity to live in the society and culture of a foreign country; 2. To provide the opportunity to learn a foreign language/improve existing proficiency (where applicable); 3. To acquire the ability to study authors of interest in their original language (where applicable); 4. To provide the opportunity to experience academic life in general, and philosophy in particular, as it is practised in another country; 5. To enhance students' organisation and communication skills; 6. To enhance students' employability through proven ability to succeed in a foreign setting; 7. 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: 1. A grounding in the theory underpinning modern developments in computer science. 2. An introduction to practical software design and implementation. 3. 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:
Philosophy
The texts, theories and arguments of some major philosophers, past and present.
Some central theories and arguments in the fields of logic, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, ethics broadly understood.
A range of techniques of philosophical reasoning, and of 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.
The (probably distinctive) philosophical theories and positions taught at the university visited during the year abroad. (Philosophy).
Mathematics
Key mathematical concepts and topics including the foundations and applications of calculus and analysis, linear algebra, abstract algebra, and one of applied mathematics, mathematical optimisation, probability and statistics.
The need for and techniques of proof and rigour and the ability to construct rigorous arguments.
How to analyse and model both applied and abstract situations using the language of mathematics.
How to solve problems arising from applied and abstract situations through both the creative and the routine application of mathematical techniques.
The scientific and other career options open to highly qualified mathematics graduates.
Philosophy: Lectures, seminars discussion, independent study, close crucial reading and discussion of texts.
Lectures, tutorials, seminar discussion, independent study, close crucial reading of texts, the design and construction of essays and other assessments.
Lectures, tutorials, seminar discussion, independent study, close crucial reading of texts, the design and construction of essays and other assessments.
Lectures, seminars and independent study, especially on the Stage 1 logic modules, but also on specialized higher-level modules. Some of these techniques also come through in other modules.
Year Abroad
Mathematics: Lectures and tutorials; computer practicals; projects
Lectures and tutorials; projects
Lectures and tutorials; computer practicals; projects
Lectures and tutorials; computer practicals; projects
Lectures and tutorials; projects
Philosophy: Exams, essays, coursework exercises, 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:
Philosophy
To interpret philosophical writing from a variety of ages and traditions.
To analyse positions and arguments.
To present cogent arguments in defence of their views, verbally and in writing.
To understand and use a range of specialised philosophical terminology.
To display independent understanding of philosophical views and arguments, and to to work independently - including devising and researching pieces of philosophical writing of various lengths – and in groups.
To communicate, and organise their studies, effectively.
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.
Facility in the (probably distinctive) philosophical methods taught at the university visited during the year abroad (Philosophy).
Mathematics
Ability to abstract the essentials of problems and formulate them mathematically and in a symbolic form.
Analytical, numerical, modelling and problem solving skills.
Ability to select and apply appropriate mathematical methods for solving problems including those at an abstract level.
Ability to construct and develop logical mathematical arguments with clear identification of assumptions and conclusions.
Ability to present arguments and conclusions clearly and accurately.
Ability to independently solve a substantial problem and present a solution both orally and in a dissertation.
Capacity for independent study and learning, report writing, giving presentations.
Philosophy: Lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshop discussions (including, at Stage 1 and 2, sessions with explicitly methodological foci), independent study, close reading of texts, the design and construction of essays and other assessments
Lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshop discussions (including, at Stage 1 and 2, sessions with explicitly methodological foci), independent study, close reading of texts, the design and construction of essays and other assessments.
Tutorials, seminars and workshop discussions (including, at Stage 1 and 2, sessions with explicitly methodological contents and sessions involving individual and group presentations), independent study, close reading of texts, the design and construction of essays and other assessments.
Lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshop discussion, independent study, close reading of texts.
Tutorials, seminars and workshop discussions, independent study, close reading of texts, the design and construction of essays and other assessments.
Communication: these skills honed mainly through tutorials, seminars and workshop discussions and through the design and construction of essays and other assessments. Additional support in respect of organisation is provided through the Personal Tutor system.
Research design and construction of essays and other assessments.
Year Abroad.
Mathematics: Lectures, tutorials and projects
Lectures, tutorials, computer practicals and projects
Lectures, tutorials, computer practicals and projects
Lectures, tutorials and projects
Lectures, tutorials and projects
Lectures, tutorials, computer practicals and projects
