Philosophy BA (Hons) - BA (Hons)

‘Who are we?’, ‘what can we know?’, and ‘what should we do to lead worthwhile lives?’ are just a few of the questions you’ll consider as you discover how great minds, past and present, have tried to answer them.
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Course details

As a BA (Hons) Philosophy student at ARU, you’ll understand both the history of philosophy, as well as cutting edge debates in contemporary philosophy, within areas such as the Philosophy of AI, Ethics and the Philosophy of Art.
  • Mode of study: 3-4 days  a week
  • Intakes: September
  • Course length: 3-4 years
  • Course fee: 9250 per year
  • Locations: Chelmsford campus

Anglia Ruskin Univesity, ARU

Course overview

You’ll develop your problem solving, critical thinking and judgement skills by analysing major philosophers’ ideas and arguments, developing your own views through rigorous, systematic and creative thought, and learning to use philosophical methods in your everyday life. These are important skills, with the World Economic Forum ranking complex problem solving and critical thinking among the top ten skills needed to succeed in today’s job market. There’s the chance to engage in philosophical discussions and debates through the student-led Philosophy Society, and attend events such as our Royal Institute of Philosophy lecture series.

Benefits

  • Active collaborative learning
  • Face-to-face discussion
  • Outstanding student support
  • Learn from experienced tutors
  • Make full use of facilities
  • Access support
  • Careers advice

Entry requirements

96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).

3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above.

If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year.

Careers

Our BA (Hons) Philosophy graduates go on to work in a variety of fields, including new media, recruitment, events management, marketing, charities, teaching, law or medicine (via a conversion course), the Civil Service, or local government. Some even set up their own independent businesses.

Modules

We’ll assess you using a variety of methods likely to be used in the workplace, such as presentations, research projects, reviews, reports and portfolios, as well as more traditional essays and your final-year Major Project.

  • Ancient Philosophy
  • Reason and Argument: An Introduction to Philosophy
  • Rights and Responsibilities
  • World Philosophies
  • Ethics in Theory and Practice
  • Descartes and the Rationalists
  • Kant and the Empiricists
  • Mind and Cognition
  • Ruskin Module (15 credits)

Optional modules

  • AI and Philosophies of the Future
  • Philosophy of Art and Image
  • Working with Philosophy
  • Making A Difference
  • Anglia Language Programme
  • Knowledge, Truth and Doubt
  • Undergraduate Major Project – Philosophy

Optional modules

  • Experiencing God
  • Philosophies of Language and the Body
  • Concepts of Good and Evil
  • Heidegger and Phenomenology
  • Anglia Language Programme
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