Philosophy and Sociology

Description

This programme allows you to develop an understanding key theories and ideas in philosophy, together with a focus on sociological issues, ranging from consumer culture to social justice, from gender and identity to global relations.

The philosophy component of the programme allows you to specialise in key areas of the discipline, including critical thinking and rhetoric; ethical theory and practical policy issues; political philosophy; philosophy of religion; theory of knowledge; philosophy of education, philosophy of madness, and other issues in classical and contemporary philosophy. A unique third year option also offers the opportunity to work on a placement scheme with the Blooming Minds project, teaching philosophy to children.

The sociology component offers a broad foundation in sociological thinking and critique together with the opportunity to pursue your own ideas and interests through focused research. Available courses include: Drugs and Society; Global Relations; Gender, Race and Crime; and Education and Society. You will develop a range of intellectual and practical transferable skills that provide a strong foundation for future employment in areas such as social welfare policy; media, marketing and advertising; local and central government; and community and charity organisations.

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 enhance understanding of important and controversial issues in society, including debates about gender, ethnicity, crime and deviance, social justice, global politics and cultural production and consumption
• To provide a pathway of study that encompasses the main philosophical and sociological debates as well as strengths in applied sociology, global studies and cultural sociology.

Detailed Course Facts

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

• English

Course Content

Year 1

• How to Argue: Critical Reasoning, Logic and Rhetoric (30 credits)
  Introduction to Philosophy (30 credits)
• Inequality and Social Change (30 credits)
• Applying Sociology (15 credits)
• Self in Society (15 credits)

Year 2

• Philosophical Outlooks (30 credits)
• Ethics and Politics (30 credits)
• Key Thinkers in Sociology (30 credits)
• One 30-credit option from a related subject pathway

Year 3

• Self, Mind and Madness (30 credits)
• Gender, Race and Crime 6 (30 credits)
• Two 30-credit options from related subject pathways (60 credits)

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

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Requirements

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

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

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