Philosophy and Psychology, BA (Hons)

This course integrates philosophy and psychology to explore how the mind develops and functions, as well as how individuals perceive their lives, relationships, and society. No prior formal study is required; enthusiastic beginners are welcome. In philosophy, the first year covers foundational topics like ethics, reasoning, and logic, with options to explore areas such as crime, justice, race, gender, politics, religion, environmental and social issues, and global traditions from Western, Indian, and Chinese perspectives. In psychology, students examine brain structure, perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, gaining grounding in biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, and their applications in education, criminal justice, and mental health systems.The program starts with compulsory core modules in both subjects during the first year to build essential knowledge. In the second year, students choose modules equally split between philosophy and psychology. By the third year, options allow specialization in either field, including a philosophy dissertation or psychology research project. Note that this course is not accredited by the British Psychological Society.

In year one you'll get a thorough grounding in each subject through a series of compulsory core modules. This ensures everyone is familiar with key concepts and practices before you start to specialise in years two and three. In year two you have a free choice of modules split equally between the two subjects. This allows you to build on existing knowledge or explore a new topic. In year three you can weigh your choices between Philosophy and Psychology depending on the areas you want to specialise in. There’s also the opportunity to carry out an extended piece of work through a Philosophy dissertation or a Psychology research project. Please note this course is not accredited by the British Psychological Society.