Philosophy and English Literature

Description

Philosophy and English Literature is a BA Honours degree offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. It allows you to combine studies in English Literature and Philosophy in order to develop an understanding both of the study of literary texts and of key theories and ideas in Western thought.

The Philosophy component of the programme allows students to specialise in key areas of the discipline, including critical thinking and rhetoric; ethics; philosophy of mind; religion; theory of knowledge; meaning; philosophy of education, philosophy of madness, and other issues in classical and contemporary philosophy.

The English Literature component of the degree emphasises literature since 1800, and interprets ‘English Literature’ broadly to include drama and visual narratives as well as fiction and poetry, visual art and theatre. The courses look at the historical, social and cultural contexts in which texts are produced and received.

The aims of the programme are:

• To equip students with an understanding of the value and role of philosophy across a range of practices and subjects
• To provide a grounding in English literature from the Renaissance to the present day
• To provide a supportive and stimulating learning environment which promotes the intellectual and personal development of students.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 10350 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

Year 1

• Literary Forms of Representation (30 credits)
• The Canon: A Short History of Western Literature (30 credits)
• How to Argue: Critical Reasoning, Logic and Rhetoric (30 credits)
• Introduction to Philosophy (30 credits)

Year 2

• Philosophical Outlooks (30 credits)
• Ethics and Politics (30 credits)
• Plus two 30-credit options from related subject pathways

Year 3

• Self, Mind and Madness (30 credits)
• Plus three 30-credit options from related subject pathways

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

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Requirements

Applicants should have:

280 UCAS points

OF WHICH 240 points or more from A2 or an equivalent qualification.

PLUS GCSEs to include English and Maths at grade C or above.

• Applicants may be invited to interview.

• Entry requirements are subject to change. Please check the website to confirm detailed requirements before making your application.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

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• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

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