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Philosophy and Psychology BA (Hons)

Durham University

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Durham University
UCAS CODE: CV85

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Durham City

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    30-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Studying BA Philosophy and Psychology allows you to confront and study profound questions concerning human psychology and the nature of the human mind. There are numerous areas of overlap making these subjects particularly suitable to study alongside each other.Within the philosophy discipline you will confront questions such as ‘What does a flourishing human life look like?’ Embarking on this subject will equip you with the skills needed to think carefully and deeply about what matters in a good life, and how individual happiness is related to friendships, relationships, family, society, the political system and culture.The psychology element is designed to give you an understanding of the mind and behaviour in humans and non-human animals. You will get the chance to study people in terms of their internal mental processes, the biological mechanisms that underlie their behaviour, and the social and developmental context in which they act.You can also apply to add a placement year or a year abroad to your degree, increasing the course from three years to four.Philosophy is a new subject for many students, so in your first year you will follow a range of introductory courses, introducing the fundamental philosophical subject areas. You will also take a number of comparable introductory modules in psychology.In your second year, you will further increase your knowledge by taking four compulsory modules in philosophy and psychology, and you also have a wide selection of optional modules to choose from for both subjects.The third year includes a dissertation that allows a deep, independently driven, exploration of a topic of your choice.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in England
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£ 9,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : AAA

Specific subjects excluded for entry:General Studies and Critical Thinking.Information:Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.

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University information

Durham University

Durham University

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

    Durham University, The Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Philosophy

    8th out of 47

    13th out of 118 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    182 87%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    6th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.77 75%

    33rd

    6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    174 82%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    7th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.72 74%

    87th

    26

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