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Description
What is philosophy? Why is it important? Is it relevant? What is the relationship between society, individuals, families, and groups? What kinds of social change have occurred in the last few decades and how can these be explained? These are among the many questions you ask when studying Philosophy and Sociology.
As a student of Philosophy at Kent, you do not so much learn about philosophy as learn to do it yourself. This includes not only studying major philosophies and philosophers, but also contributing your own ideas to an ongoing dialogue. You develop the ability to connect the most abstract ideas to the most concrete things in our experience.
There is active research culture in the Department of Philosophy at Kent, with internationally recognised experts whose interests range from philosophers such as Hegel, Kant and Wittgenstein to topics such as the philosophy of the mind, ethics, aesthetics, logic, political philosophy, metaphysics and artificial intelligence.
Sociology offers a critical understanding of how society works. Sociologists question common-sense assertions about social life in contemporary society and challenge you to look behind these assumptions in light of available research evidence.
Kent is one of the best places in the country to study sociology. Kent's School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR) has consistently achieved the highest ratings for the quality of its teaching and research. We are dedicated to understanding the complex global world in which we live, and the social forces, identities and media that shape our lives.
This degree programme is an ideal combination for anyone wanting to appreciate the breadth and complexities of our ideas, and how they are communicated between individuals, influencing how we relate to each other in an ever-changing world.
Independent rankings
Philosophy at Kent ranked 4th in the UK in the most recent National Student Survey (2014), with 98% student satisfaction.
In the National Student Survey 2013, 95% of Sociology students were satisfied with the quality of their course. And in The Complete University Guide 2014, Sociology research was rated 2nd in the UK.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee- GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
- GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)
Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Credits Total Kent credits: 360
Duration full-time 36 months Partnership Joint Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take wild modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.
Stage 1
Possible modules may include:
PL302 - Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Metaphysics
PL303 - Introduction to Philosophy: Ethics
PL310 - Introduction to Philosopy: Logic and Reasoning
PL315 - Philosophical Reading and Writing (core)
SO336 - Sociology of Everyday Life
SO337 - Fundamentals of Sociology
SO408 - Sociological Theory: The Classics
SO305 - Introduction to Criminology
SO334 - Modern Culture
SA300 - Social Problems and Social Policy I: Youth,The family and the State
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Stage 2
Possible modules may include:
SO727 - Contemporary Sociological Theory
SA519 - The Social Politics of Food
SA525 - Education,Training and Social Policy
SA531 - The Care and Protection of Children and Families
SO506 - Popular Culture, Media and Society
SO505 - Sociology of Crime and Deviance
SO509 - Health, Illness and Medicine
SO532 - Mental Health
SO534 - Violence and Society
SO536 - Criminal Justice in Modern Britain:Development, Issues and Politics
SO712 - Urban Sociology
SO537 - Race and Racism
SO538 - Childhood, Society and Children's Rights
SO575 - Poverty, Inequality and Social Security
SO595 - Reproductive Health Policy in Britain
SO601 - Welfare in Modern Britain
SO603 - Health and Health Policy
SO645 - The Third Sector: Charities and Social Enterprises in Modern Societies
SO657 - Digital Culture
SO659 - Risk and Society
SO668 - The Sociology of Work
SO676 - Cultures of Embodiment
SO678 - Caring for Vulnerable Adults: Understanding Social Care
SO684 - Globalization and Development
SO689 - Drugs, Culture and Control
SO702 - Sociology and Social Politics of the Family
SO709 - Modern Chinese Societies
PL620 - Justice, Violence and the State
PL625 - Continental Philosophy: Kant's Critique of Pure Reason
PL628 - Continental Philosophy: Subject, Identity and the Political
PL638 - Schopenhauer and Nietzsche
PL640 - Normative Ethics
PL584 - Knowledge and Metaphysics: Descartes to Kant
PL588 - Metaphysics, Truth and Relativism
PL595 - Metaethics
PL596 - Philosophy of Medicine
PL598 - Greek Philosophy: Plato and Aristotle
PL599 - Wittgenstein
PL601 - Philosophy of Religion
PL602 - Philosophy of Language
PL604 - Advanced Topics in Mind and Langauge
PL605 - Logic
PL606 - Philosophy of Science
PL608 - Paradoxes
PL609 - Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence
PL610 - Aesthetics
PL618 - Political Philosophy
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Stage 3
Possible modules may include:
SO709 - Modern Chinese Societies
SO710 - War, Atrocity and Genocide
SO702 - Sociology and Social Politics of the Family
SO689 - Drugs, Culture and Control
SO684 - Globalization and Development
SO678 - Caring for Vulnerable Adults: Understanding Social Care
SO679 - Research Dissertation
SO676 - Cultures of Embodiment
SO668 - The Sociology of Work
SO659 - Risk and Society
SO657 - Digital Culture
SO645 - The Third Sector: Charities and Social Enterprises in Modern Societies
SO603 - Health and Health Policy
SO601 - Welfare in Modern Britain
SO595 - Reproductive Health Policy in Britain
SO575 - Poverty, Inequality and Social Security
SO594 - Terrorism and Modern Society
SO538 - Childhood, Society and Children's Rights
SO537 - Race and Racism
SO712 - Urban Sociology
SO536 - Criminal Justice in Modern Britain:Development, Issues and Politics
SO534 - Violence and Society
SO535 - Youth and Crime
SO532 - Mental Health
SO533 - Gender, Crime and Criminal Justice
SO509 - Health, Illness and Medicine
SO505 - Sociology of Crime and Deviance
SO506 - Popular Culture, Media and Society
SA531 - The Care and Protection of Children and Families
SA525 - Education,Training and Social Policy
SA519 - The Social Politics of Food
SA503 - A Future for the Welfare State? Social Change, Challenge and Crisis
PL619 - Political Philosophy
PL514 - Knowledge and Metaphysics: Descartes to Kant
PL526 - Aesthetics
PL552 - Metaphysics, Truth and Relativism
PL569 - Metaethics
PL570 - Philosophy of Medicine
PL572 - Greek Philosophy:Plato and Aristotle
PL573 - Wittgenstein
PL575 - Philosophy of Religion
PL576 - Philosophy of Language
PL578 - Advanced Topics in Mind and Language
PL579 - Logic
PL580 - Philosophy of Science
PL582 - Paradoxes
PL583 - Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence
PL641 - Normative Ethics
PL639 - Schopenhauer and Nietzsche
PL629 - Continental Philosophy: Subject , Identity and the Political
PL621 - Justice, Violence and the State
PL624 - Continental Philosophy: Kant's Critique of Pure Reason
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6.5
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test.Requirements
The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.
Qualification Typical offer/minimum requirement- A level: ABB
- Access to HE Diploma: The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
- International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall or 16 at HL including Philosophy 4 at HL or 5 at SL (where taken)
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
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- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
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