Course Summary

This joint honours mathematics and philosophy degree offers an extremely wide choice of philosophy modules, with coverage from pre-Socrates to the present day and particular teaching strengths in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science and ancient philosophy. The mathematics element gives you a foundation in many branches of mathematics, including algebra, analysis, probability and geometry. You can choose to take a Year Abroad, where you will spend your third year studying abroad before returning to complete a final year with King's. **Key benefits** - Leading centre of research, with 87% of the Mathematics department's research classed as world leading. (REF 2014). - The Philosophy Department is ranked 4th in Europe and 8th in the world. (QS World Rankings by Subject 2020). - One of the largest and most distinguished philosophy departments in the country. - Central location gives easy access to major libraries and many leading societies, including the London Mathematical Society and Royal Society. - Improved career prospects – King’s graduates are highly sought after both nationally and internationally in a wide range of professions. Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/mathematics-and-philosophy-bsc

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: GVC5

Institution code: K60

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

Must be combined with two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.

Access to Maths/Maths & Computing Diploma (or similar subject). Your syllabus must contain pure mathematics. Additionally, you may be asked to obtain either 3 in any two STEP papers or a Distinction in AEA Mathematics, if you do not have A-level equivalent study in Mathematics and/or Further Mathematics.

Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include grade A in Advanced Higher Mathematics.

including 6,6,6 at Higher Level with HL6 in Mathematics. The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE. Note: IB students studying the new Maths curriculum would be required to study Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level to meet the subject requirement for this programme

Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.

Must include Mathematics.

Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Must include grade D3 in Mathematics and grade D3 Further Mathematics (full course). We will only accept the one year Short Course in Further Mathematics if you additionally achieve a 3 in any STEP paper or a Merit in AEA Mathematics.

Required subjects: Mathematics and Further Mathematics Preferred subjects: None

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill
PTE Academic 69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill
TOEFL (iBT) 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills
Cambridge English Advanced 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill
Cambridge English Proficiency 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill
Trinity ISE Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill
Institution's Own Test Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7

We also accept a number of English language tests taken as part of school-level qualifications. For more details, please see our website. Please note that the course requirements are under Band B.

Band B

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For International fees and information, please see the course details on our online prospectus: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/index The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change. All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.

Provider information

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