Philosophy and Psychology at University of Nottingham - UCAS

Course summary

By combining these two unique disciplines you'll gain an understanding of how:

  • our minds develop and function
  • we think about our lives, relationships and society
Philosophy The first year gives you a solid foundation in the essentials such as ethics, reasoning and logic. From then on you're free to choose from our unusually wide range of optional topics. You can:
  • explore crime and justice, race and gender, politics and religion
  • examine emerging areas like environmental and social philosophy
  • investigate global philosophical traditions - Western, Indian and Chinese
Psychology Learn about the structure of the brain, as well as the perceptions, thoughts, feelings and actions of people. We'll give you a thorough grounding in key theories and concepts of:
  • biological
  • cognitive
  • developmental
  • social psychology
You'll also examine how these apply in settings such as the education, criminal justice and mental health systems. Please note: this course is not accredited by the British Psychological Society. Combine with other subjects You can also combine Philosophy and Psychology with other subjects in our Liberal Arts BA.

Modules

In year one you'll get a thorough grounding in each subject through a series of compulsory core modules (100 credits). This ensures everyone is familiar with key concepts and practices before you start to specialise in years two and three. You will also be able to choose 20 credits worth of of optional Philosophy modules. In year two you have a free choice of modules split equally between the two subjects (60 credits in each). This allows you to build on existing knowledge or explore a new topic. In year three you will take 120 credits in total but can weight your choices between Philosophy and Psychology depending on the areas you want to specialise in. There’s the opportunity to carry out an extended piece of work through a Philosophy dissertation or a Psychology research project. Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Humanities, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award. You may also spend time overseas through the University of Nottingham Study Abroad programme. Please note this course is not accredited by the British Psychological Society.


How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.

EU

Wales

England

International

Scotland

Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Application codes

Course code:
V505
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

European Baccalaureate - 80% overall


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £28600* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
International £28600* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Provider information

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University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD


Clearing contact details

Applicant Enquiry Form
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0115 951 5559

Course Clearing information

Additional information

View course vacancies and apply online at www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing. For Clearing entry requirements, please search the vacancy listings on our website from Friday 5 July 2024. Clearing entry requirements for your course may differ from the standard entry requirements. Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing for more information.


Course contact details

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Undergraduate admissions

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Philosophy and Psychology at University of Nottingham - UCAS