Philosophy and psychology seek to answer profound questions about ourselves and our place in the social and physical universe. This diploma explores a range of philosophical debates about ethics, justice, scientific knowledge, religion and the self. It introduces 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; to use different research methods; and to communicate clearly and logically.
**Key features of the course**
- Discover how both psychologists and philosophers address real-life issues
- Learn how to think critically and logically and to collect and evaluate evidence
- Learn to construct well-informed arguments and present your conclusions in a convincing manner
- Develop valuable transferable skills that are highly prized in the workplace, including skills in problem-solving and self-management.
Course Details - Modules
This diploma has two 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.
In Stage 2 you’ll study two further compulsory modules, focusing on your specialist subjects in depth as you explore:
philosophical debates about justice, the human mind and the limits of knowledge; investigate the ideas of philosophers past and present and learn to tackle the big questions of philosophy for yourself.
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.
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Year 1
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Milton Keynes
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