Philosophy

Program Overview

This three or four-year Philosophy program at University College Dublin offers a comprehensive study of philosophical concepts and theories, from ancient to contemporary perspectives. Students delve into topics such as ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, and the history of philosophy, selecting from a wide range of module options in their third and fourth years. They develop critical thinking, argumentation, and research skills, preparing them for careers in academia, law, education, and other fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Stage 3:
• Students must register for a minimum of 50 credits from the option list.
• Stage 4:
• Students must select a minimum of 50 credits from the listed options.
• To complete the Undergraduate degree, students must earn at least 40 credits at level 3 or above.
• Students are responsible for ensuring they meet this requirement.
• Module List:
• Stage 3 Options:
• Autumn:
• PHIL20010: Rationalism and Empiricism (5 credits)
• PHIL20320: Philosophy of Science (5 credits)
• PHIL20440: Feminism & Gender Justice (5 credits)
• PHIL20490: Knowledge & Scepticism (5 credits)
• PHIL20500: Phenomenology & Existentialism (5 credits)
• PHIL20630: Art and Society (5 credits)
• PHIL30110: German Idealist Philosophy (5 credits)
• PHIL30260: Philosophy of Law (5 credits)
• PHIL30280: Philosophy of Interpretation (5 credits)
• PHIL30590: Aristotle: Ethics & Politics (5 credits)
• PHIL30820: Hume and Kant (5 credits)
• PHIL30880: Applied Epistemology (5 credits)
• PHIL30900: Personal Identity (5 credits)
• Spring:
• PHIL20020: Logic (5 credits)
• PHIL20240: Applied Ethics (5 credits)
• PHIL20580: Plato's Republic (5 credits)
• PHIL20640: Philosophy of Mind (5 credits)
• PHIL30070: Philosophy of Language (5 credits)
• PHIL30250: Philosophy of Autobiography (5 credits)
• PHIL30650: History & Philosophy: Nazi Germany (5 credits)
• PHIL30870: Philosophy of Fiction (5 credits)
• PHIL30890: Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations (5 credits)
• PHIL30910: Irish Enlightenment (5 credits)
• PHIL30960: Love and Knowledge (5 credits)
• PHIL30990: The Medieval Mind (5 credits)
• Stage 4 Options:
• Autumn:
• PHIL30110: German Idealist Philosophy (5 credits)
• PHIL30260: Philosophy of Law (5 credits)
• PHIL30280: Philosophy of Interpretation (5 credits)
• PHIL30590: Aristotle: Ethics & Politics (5 credits)
• PHIL30820: Hume and Kant (5 credits)
• PHIL30880: Applied Epistemology (5 credits)
• PHIL30900: Personal Identity (5 credits)
• PHIL30920: Training as a Philosophy Researcher Part 1 (5 credits)
• Spring:
• PHIL30070: Philosophy of Language (5 credits)
• PHIL30250: Philosophy of Autobiography (5 credits)
• PHIL30650: History & Philosophy: Nazi Germany (5 credits)
• PHIL30870: Philosophy of Fiction (5 credits)
• PHIL30890: Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations (5 credits)
• PHIL30910: Irish Enlightenment (5 credits)
• PHIL30930: Training as a Philosophy Researcher Part 2 (5 credits)
• PHIL30960: Love and Knowledge (5 credits)
• PHIL30990: The Medieval Mind (5 credits)

Assessment:

• Degree GPA and Award Calculation Rules:
• Module Weighting Info:
• Stage 4: 50%
• Stage 3: 30%
• Stage 2: 20%
• Award:
• Standard Honours Award:
• First Class Honours:
GPA >= 3.68
• Second Class Honours, Grade 1:
GPA >= 3.08 and < 3.67

Other:

• Programme Credits:
• Stage 1: 55 core/option credits, 5 elective credits
• Stage 2: 50 core/option credits, 10 elective credits
• Stage 3: 50 core/option credits, 10 elective credits
• Stage 4: 50 core/option credits, 10 elective credits
• Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
• Stage 3: 50 credits
• Stage 4: 50 credits
• Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face
• Programme Director: Professor Katherine O'Donnell