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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...
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 studying some of the key thinkers in the history of philosophy, such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume, Mill and Marx. You will also develop your skills in reasoning and argumentation by studying formal logic and critical thinking.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Course Address
University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NN
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
V500
Institution Code
Q75
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,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 DiplomaD: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 Programme33 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)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 HigherA,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. A levelA,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. |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £20,800 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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