Overview
Key features
- This Ethics, Value and Philosophy BA degree from the University of Reading will equip you with the ability to think logically, to evaluate arguments critically, and to challenge your own ideas and those of other people.
- You will learn about the central philosophical principles, concepts, problems, texts and figures, with an emphasis on moral philosophy and the theory of value. You will be taught by leading experts and authorities whose research strengths lie in moral philosophy and the philosophy of the mind and language. You will also have the chance to study non-Western philosophies, especially Indian philosophy.
- This flexible degree allows you to shape your studies to your interests. Only two modules are compulsory in your first year: "Values and virtues" is an introduction to moral philosophy; “Reason and Argument” introduces you to the skills required for all philosophy. You can select four other modules of your choice, with some from outside philosophy if you choose.
- In years two and three you will have the opportunity to explore your chosen topics in more depth, with modules such as "Ethics and animals", "Philosophy of crime and punishment" and the "Environmental ethics".
- Additionally, in your second or final year you can explore the subjects of Ethics, Value and Philosophy from another cultural perspective at one of our partner universities in Europe, the USA, Canada, Japan or Australia. You will be taught in small interactive seminar groups, encouraging discussion and debate with teaching staff and fellow students.
Career opportunities:
- Throughout our degrees students complete career and skills related modules, encouraging them to think about what careers they would like and what skills they will need.
- Studying Philosophy will equip you with a range of transferable skills. In particular you'll develop skills in clear thinking, logical analysis and the critical assessment of argument, which are greatly valued in a variety of professional careers such as law, politics, management and marketing.
- Recent graduates have found employment in the civil service, journalism, consultancy, finance, local and central government, and recent employers have included the Ministry of Defence, Cambridge University Press, Yellow Media Works, local authorities and other universities.
- Around one in four of our students continue their studies, including conversion courses, and teacher training.
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Courses include:
- Meaning and the Mind
- Global Philosophies
- Aesthetics
- Philosophy through the Ages: The Minds that Shaped our World
- Ignorance, Doubt, and Relativism
- Intermediate Logic
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Please be aware that some of our courses may be full after the January UCAS deadline, so we recommend early applications where possible.
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Reading, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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General requirements
- Typical offer
BBB
- International Baccalaureate
30 points overall
- BTEC Extended Diploma
DDM
- Extended Project Qualification
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.
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Applies to youNon-residents25850 GBP / year≈ 25850 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9790 GBP / year≈ 9790 GBP / year
Living costs
Reading
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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