Philosophy - BA(Hons)
Program Overview
The BA(Hons) Philosophy: Full Extraction program at UWE Bristol equips students with critical thinking, argumentation, and communication skills through a practice-based approach. It explores key contemporary issues in philosophy, emphasizing the application of theory to real-world situations. The program offers a wide range of philosophical topics, interdisciplinary integration, and opportunities for placements and public engagement, preparing graduates for diverse career paths.
Program Outline
BA(Hons) Philosophy: Full Extraction
Degree Overview
Objectives:
- Equip students with critical thinking, argumentation, and communication skills.
- Develop fundamental transferable skills including open-mindedness, entrepreneurship, empathy, and teamwork.
- Foster a deep, critical knowledge of key contemporary issues in philosophy, such as mental health, environmental crisis, and digital innovation.
- Analyze important facets of the human experience, such as race, gender, and sexuality.
Program Description:
This unique and innovative philosophy degree focuses on applying theory to practice. It features three core themes: Health, Society and Public Ethics; Technology, Environment and Sustainability; and Human Flourishing and Creative Practice. The program utilizes a practice-based approach, interdisciplinary integration, and a future-thinking perspective. Students will explore fundamental questions about the world, examining ethical, political, social, and existential issues. The program also emphasizes the practical application of philosophy. Students will engage in live briefs, placements with external partners, and public engagement events, demonstrating the relevance of philosophy in real-world situations.
Outline
Content:
The program covers a wide range of philosophical topics, including:
- Ancient Greek Philosophy
- Existentialism
- Philosophical Methods
- Global and Social Environment
- Critiques of Reason and Society: Post-Kantian Philosophy
- Decolonising Moral Thought
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Existence and Reality
- Gender, Sexuality, Feminism
- Hellenistic and Neo-Platonist Philosophy
- Philosophy and Ethics of Innovation
- Philosophy of Art and Creative Practice
- Philosophy of Ecology
- Understanding Capitalism
- Philosophy Project and Placement
- Decolonisation in Theory and Practice
- Ethics of Technology
- Global Philosophical Issues
- Phenomenology: The Philosophy of Experience
- Philosophy of Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Philosophy of Science, Nature and Sustainability
- Philosophy, Art, Literature
- Post-Humanism
- Social Pathology and Paradoxes of Modernity: The Frankfurt School
- Thought in Action: Film and Philosophy
Structure:
- Three years full-time; four years sandwich (with placement year)
- Full-time delivery options: lectures, workshops, symposia, live briefs, placements
- Part-time delivery options: Same modules as full-time, different delivery pattern
- Optional modules allow specialization in specific areas of interest
Course Schedule:
- Year 1: Focus on core philosophical concepts and methods.
- Year 2: Explore diverse philosophical topics and engage in deeper analysis.
Assessment
Assessment Methods:
- Written essays
- Integrated student presentations
- Oral public speaking exams
- Group work (including seminar leading)
- Independent projects
- Research essays
- Dissertations
- Short tests
- Digital portfolios However, they generally focus on critical thinking, argumentation, research skills, written and oral communication, and the ability to apply philosophical concepts to real-world situations.
Teaching
Teaching Methods:
- Lectures
- Workshops
- Symposia
- Live briefs
- Placements
- Public engagement events
Faculty:
- Experienced and qualified philosophy academics with expertise in various areas of philosophy.
- Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement with external partners.
Unique Approaches:
- Practice-based philosophy: Applying theory to real-world situations.
- Interdisciplinary integration: Exploring philosophy in conjunction with other fields.
- Collaboration with renowned artists: Enhancing the learning experience through creative expression.
Careers
Potential Career Paths:
- Education and teaching
- Academic research
- Law
- Finance
- Creative industries
- Healthcare
- Social work
- Entrepreneurship
- Civil service
Opportunities:
- The program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities.
- The development of critical thinking, argumentation, and communication skills is highly valued by employers across various sectors.
- The program also provides opportunities for internships, placements, and networking with professionals in the field.
Outcomes:
- Graduates are well-equipped to enter the workforce and make a positive impact in their chosen field.
- Many graduates also pursue further studies in philosophy or other related disciplines.
Other
Study exchange:
- Students can spend a semester or academic year at one of UWE Bristol's partner universities abroad.
- This opportunity allows students to expand their knowledge, develop intercultural skills, and boost employability.
Philosophy Society:
- A student-run society that hosts talks, debates, and activities related to philosophy.
- Provides an opportunity to engage with other students and explore philosophical topics in a social setting.
Public engagement events:
- Students participate in organizing and leading public events related to philosophy.
- This provides experience in communication, outreach, and engagement with the wider community.
- The program is open for applications.
- The program is offered on a full-time and part-time basis.
- The program is a branch of the Royal Institute of Philosophy and the British Philosophical Association.
- The program is taught in English.
Full-time; Sandwich course
Fees Amount (£) Home Annual (Per Year) Fee 9250 Home Full Annual Fee Following Placement Year 9250 Home Module Fee (15 Credit) 1156 Home Placement Year Fee 1156 Home Reduced Annual Fee Following Placement Year 8094 International Annual (Per Year) Fee 15850 International Full Annual Fee Following Placement Year 15850 International Module Fee (15 Credit) 1981 International Placement Year Fee 1981 International Reduced Annual Fee Following Placement Year 13869 Offshore Annual (Per Year) Fee 9250 Offshore Full Annual Fee Following Placement Year 9250 Offshore Module Fee (15 Credit) 1156 Offshore Placement Year Fee 1156 Offshore Reduced Annual Fee Following Placement Year 8094
Part time course
Fees Amount (£) Home Module Fee (15 Credit) 1156 Offshore Module Fee (15 Credit) 1156
Indicative Additional Costs
Fees Amount (£) Additional Course Costs Indicative Maximum Cost Per year 300
