Philosophy BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Philosophy BA (Hons)

What is knowledge? Is there a God? Do we have free will? Is the mind identical to the brain? What is the nature and foundation of morality? Is democracy the best form of government? How can we tell a good argument from a bad argument? By studying the subject at Queens, you will be joining a vibrant and friendly School that aims to combine excellence in teaching with a first-class student experience. As part of your degree, you will learn about cutting-edge debates in core areas of philosophy, such as ethics, metaphysics, theory of knowledge and political philosophy, as well as study...

Visit Website

1 option available

Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.

Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

16/09/2024

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NN
United Kingdom

Application Details

Course Code

V500

Institution Code

Q75

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

A,B,B

A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

UCAS Tariff

Scottish Higher

A,B,B,B,B

Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two.

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:21

Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

33

Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with 33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Successful completion of RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades of D*DD

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H3,H3,H3,H3

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

Successful completion of QCF BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades of D*DD

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B,B

Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two.

Search undergraduate Courses at Queen's University, Belfast

Find more courses from Queen's University, Belfast with our undergraduate course search.

Upcoming Open Days at Queen's University, Belfast

Queen's University, Belfast
Queen's University, Belfast

30 Jul 2024

Undergraduate Open Day

Moving to Queen's: A Guide

Request More Information

Request Information

Any questions about a specific university or course? Request some information and find out everything you need to know.

Fees and funding

Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland £4,750
England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands £9,250
EU, International £20,800

Order Free Prospectuses

The ideal way to read about detailed course information is with a university prospectus. Request a FREE prospectus and learn more about this course today.