In Year 1, you begin by studying modules in Philosophy that are designed to develop your study skills and enhance your confidence in critical writing and reading. Among others, these include Ethics and Religion, Philosophy in the Ancient World, Paradoxes and Puzzles, God, Soul and the World in Early Modern Thought, and Introduction to Political Philosophy. There are optional modules on Contemporary Conversations and The Meaning of Life on Film.
- Focus on values and beliefs to deepen your understanding of the specific needs of individuals and communities within local and global societies
- Learn the highly transferable skills of speaking and writing clearly and convincingly along with the capacity for independent thinking
- Study one of the oldest university subjects
- Learn from leading international thinkers across the campus on a wide range of questions relating to your course
- Gain real-world work experience as a part of your degree programme by volunteering for a placement with a range of organisations, from charities to think tanks