Course Summary

Philosophy and psychology seek to answer profound questions about ourselves and our place in the social and physical universe. In this degree you'll investigate a range of philosophical debates about ethics, justice, scientific knowledge, religion, art, and the self. You'll cover the core approaches in social, cognitive and developmental psychology, and some applied aspects of professional practice. You’ll learn to read and understand scientific and philosophical texts; use different research methods; communicate clearly and logically; and work and think independently. **Key features of the course** - Investigate profound questions about human minds and behaviour from two complementary perspectives. - Engage with current research and discover how both psychologists and philosophers address pressing, real-life issues. - Learn how to evaluate evidence, construct well-informed arguments and present your conclusions convincingly. - Develop valuable transferable skills that are highly prized in the workplace, including skills in communication, problem-solving, numeracy and self-management.

Course Details - Modules

This degree has three stages, each comprising two modules. At Stage 1 you’ll study two compulsory modules that will introduce you to arts and humanities and the study of psychology. You’ll develop essential study skills while engaging with a wide range of topics in the arts and humanities before you are introduced to some of the key topics in psychology. Together, these subject areas provide sound preparation for your Stage 2 philosophy and psychology modules. Next, in Stage 2, you’ll study two further compulsory modules, one in each of philosophy and psychology. You’ll investigate the diverging ideas of philosophers past and present in areas such as the self, ethics, the philosophy of religion, knowledge and science, the mind, and political philosophy. You’ll also explore a broad range of psychological approaches to areas such as identity, language and meaning, personality and the social world – while exploring contemporary psychology and its historical roots. Finally, in Stage 3, you’ll study one compulsory philosophy module and choose from two psychology options. You’ll complete your study of philosophy by exploring questions about the value of fiction, the ethics of war, life and death, knowledge and reason. In psychology, you can choose between focusing on social psychology, exploring issues such as gender, multiculturalism, global conflicts and work; or exploring the relationship between counselling and forensic psychology.

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Points of Entry

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Year 1

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