Philosophy, BA (Hons)

Philosophy, BA (Hons) is a Bachelor program taught at University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The University of Cambridge’s Philosophy, BA (Hons) explores human thought and questions about knowledge, reality, mind, morality, logic, language, reasoning, politics, art, and value. During the first year, students follow five core compulsory papers: Metaphysics, Ethics and Political Philosophy, Meaning, Formal Methods, and Set Texts. In later years, students take additional compulsory papers and choose from options such as History of Analytic Philosophy, Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art, and Philosophy of Mind.

Teaching includes lectures, with additional classes for some subjects such as first year Logic classes, plus small-group supervisions where students do topical reading, write an essay, and discuss it with a supervisor. The typical weekly pattern is 6 to 12 lectures and 1 to 3 supervisions and/or small classes. Assessments mainly use written examinations, with options in Year 2 and Year 3 to replace an examination with essays or a dissertation. There is access to Casimir Lewy Library and the Cambridge University Library.

Modules

• Metaphysics
• Ethics and Political Philosophy
• Meaning
• Formal Methods
• Set Texts
• Knowledge, Language and the World
• History of Analytic Philosophy
• Ethics
• Greek and Roman Philosophy
• Early Modern Philosophy
• Epistemology and Metaphysics of Science (from History and Philosophy of Science)
• Political Philosophy

The minimum requirements for admission in Philosophy, BA (Hons) at University of Cambridge for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Cambridge.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Cambridge as pre-requiste for admission in Philosophy, BA (Hons).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Minimum offer level

• A level: A*AA
• IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level
• Other qualifications: Check which other qualifications we accept.

We don’t ask for any specific subjects to apply to Philosophy. We recommend these subjects for a strong application: Mathematics, Religious Studies, Philosophy, English (language or literature), History, Languages (ancient or modern).

There is an admission assessment at some Colleges for this course. You do not need to register in advance. The following Colleges will ask you to submit 2 pieces of written work: Downing, St John's.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/philosophy-ba-hons

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