Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and English

at University of Southampton - Avenue Campus United Kingdom

Overview

Philosophy and English literature have between them tackled some of the biggest questions of our age: Is there a god? What is morality? What does it mean to be human? On this joint honours course you’ll examine these and other fundamental concepts from 2 complementary angles, enriching your understanding and appreciation of each discipline in the process.

This BA degree will give you an excellent education in literature, theory and critical thinking.

In your degree you can:

  • Learn about philosophical questions such as ethics, reason and responsibility
  • Explore philosophy and literature through diverse times and places, from Viking to Victorian eras, from Eastern to African settings
  • Study themes like the Islamic Golden Age, classical Indian philosophy, and holocaust literature
  • Study abroad at one of our partner institutions
  • Explore contested narratives, for example, race and culture in American literature

You’ll be taught in small groups in a relaxed and friendly environment, and benefit from the expertise of academic staff whose research feeds directly into the course content.

Compulsory modules provide a strong grounding in philosophical and critical thought, while optional modules give you the freedom to pursue your own interests in subjects as varied as scriptwriting, short stories and Islamic philosophy. You can take modules from other disciplines such as anthropology or psychology, studying a language, or choosing from a range of cross-disciplinary modules.

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30

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Under Graduate

Program Level

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Full Time On Campus

Study Mode

36

Duration

University of Southampton - Avenue Campus

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Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and English Assistant Fee

$19300

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Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and English Admissions Requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

     

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Detailed Program and Facts

30

Application Processing Days

Full Time On Campus

Program Intensity

Under Graduate

Program Level

36

Duration

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English Test Requirement

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Minimum Overall Score

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