By combining these two unique disciplines you'll gain an understanding of how:
- our minds develop and function
- we think about our lives, relationships and society
**Philosophy**
The first year gives you a solid foundation in the essentials such as ethics, reasoning and logic.
From then on you're free to choose from our unusually wide range of optional topics. You can:
- explore crime and justice, race and gender, politics and religion
- examine emerging areas like environmental and social philosophy
- investigate global philosophical traditions - Western, Indian and Chinese
**Psychology**
Learn about the structure of the brain, as well as the perceptions, thoughts, feelings and actions of people. We'll give you a thorough grounding in key theories and concepts of:
- biological
- cognitive
- developmental
- social psychology
You'll also examine how these apply in settings such as the education, criminal justice and mental health systems.
Please note: this course is **not accredited by the British Psychological Society**.
**Combine with other subjects**
You can also combine Philosophy and Psychology with other subjects in our Liberal Arts BA.
Course Details - Modules
In year one you'll get a thorough grounding in each subject through a series of compulsory core modules (100 credits). This ensures everyone is familiar with key concepts and practices before you start to specialise in years two and three.
You will also be able to choose 20 credits worth of of optional Philosophy modules.
In year two you have a free choice of modules split equally between the two subjects (60 credits in each). This allows you to build on existing knowledge or explore a new topic.
In year three you will take 120 credits in total but can weight your choices between Philosophy and Psychology depending on the areas you want to specialise in.
There’s the opportunity to carry out an extended piece of work through a Philosophy dissertation or a Psychology research project.
Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Humanities, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award. You can also spend time overseas through the University of Nottingham Study Abroad programme.
Please note this course is not accredited by the British Psychological Society.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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:
V505
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
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
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA and above.
General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
