BAHistory and Philosophy
Study location | United Kingdom, Sheffield |
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Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 3 years |
Study language | English |
Awards | BA |
Course code | VV15 |
Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in History The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS: 7 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each band) |
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Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Each year, roughly half your modules will be in philosophy, and the other half in history. In both subjects, you’ll be encouraged to introduce discussions at regular seminars. You’re also welcome at research seminars, when visiting philosophers and historians discuss issues at the forefront of research.
The philosophy part of the course is unusually flexible. There are no compulsory modules, so you can shape your own course. In history, you’ll take one compulsory module each year. The rest of the time you’re free to choose from a long list of topics.
History modules cover past societies from the late Roman through to the modern period, addressing political, social and cultural themes in history. You’ll learn to exercise independent judgement, to be critical of accepted opinion and to present your arguments effectively.
The Department of Philosophy offers modules in all the key areas, including ethics, philosophy of mind, theory of knowledge, political philosophy, metaphysics and logic. We also teach courses on major figures in the history of philosophy such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes and Hegel.
Career opportunities
Our graduates become history teachers, accountants and consultants, civil servants, lawyers, museum curators, and archivists or journalists. Many also continue to masters or doctorate level.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.