27Sep
UndergraduateCoventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Explore the nature of reality, the meaning of knowledge and how we should live, as you examine life’s deepest questions and apply philosophical thinking to address today’s critical challenges. If big ideas drive you and you refuse to settle for easy answers, this course is for you. Dive into timeless debates on morality, truth and consciousness, while tackling modern issues like fake news, climate change ethics and social injustice. Challenge the norm: question preconceived ideas and develop your own view on fundamental questions. This course includes modules spanning topics as diverse as language, mind, knowledge, science, mathematics, reality, morality, technology, gender and more. Contemporary debates: develop sharp analytical and research skills, learning to reason through complex philosophical arguments and think critically about contemporary global challenges. Career-focused: graduate destinations could include law, policy, journalism, government, education, tech or management. Global reach: explore key philosophical perspectives and traditions from around the globe. Explore ideas spanning both analytic and continental philosophy from logical positivism to existentialism, from deduction to phenomenology. Why you should study this course
- Real-world applications: focusing on case studies, apply your knowledge and skills to analyse contemporary challenges such as conspiracy theories, climate change, the ethics of artificial intelligence and more.
- Project-based learning: our approach to learning empowers you to actively engage in real-world, meaningful projects. Work on complex problems, create tangible solutions and develop essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication. Assessments are designed to replicate the type of work and tasks carried out by philosophy graduates. You could find yourself producing industry-ready portfolios, video presentations, podcasts, campaign materials and research outputs that showcase expertise and real-world readiness.
- Take control: you are encouraged to develop your own ideas and tailor learning to your unique interests. Throughout your studies, focus on the topics that you are most passionate about, culminating in a self-directed project in your final year.
- Collaborative learning: be part of a larger community of students through classes with students from other related subjects in your first year. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to attend regular meetings where all philosophy students, regardless of their year, gather to share their thoughts, ideas and collaborate.
Modules
This course has a common first year. The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Year One Modules: Philosophy, Poetry and Songwriting Stories on Film: Creative and Critical Approaches Warped Worlds: Questioning Reality People and Landscapes: Creating Projects Year Two Modules: Knowledge and Reality: Epistemology and Metaphysics Moral Philosophy: Values and Ethics Meaning and Language Philosophy in Action Sandwich Year: There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. Final Year Modules: Mind and Machine: Philosophy of Mind and AI Reason and Evidence: Topics in Philosophy of Science Justice, Power and Resistance Capstone Project We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
Assessment method
This course incorporates new and innovative assessment methods aligned with current industry standards, providing you with practical, real-world skills designed to advance your professional readiness and career prospects. Assessment methods may include: Written projects such as essays, case studies and policy recommendations Debates Presentations Analysis of real-world problems Production of campaign or marketing materials Creative pieces Digital mediums such as podcasts, videos and vlogs. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards the achieving the intended learning outcomes.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | 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
Additional costs/fee information
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 .
Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Provider information
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB