Philosophy and History (BA)

Award
Bachelor of Arts
Typical Offer
ABB View full entry requirements
Duration
3 years
Course Type
Full-time
Campus
Avenue
UCAS Course code
VV51

About this course

A Philosophy and History degree at Southampton gives you the chance to explore the events and ideas that continue to shape our world. You'll explore some of the biggest questions of philosophy: Is there a god? What is morality? Can there be objective facts in ethics and politics? How should we think about global poverty or sexual morality?

As a history student, you'll be able to develop your own interpretations of disputed narratives across a wide range of periods, from Alexander the Great to New World slavery and the Space Age, and many specialist areas including East and Central European history, South East Asian history and Jewish history. Strengths of the degree are a wide choice of topics in the history of philosophy, including non-Western philosophical traditions, and an exceptional diversity of options to choose from in both subjects.

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

Compulsory modules will give you a strong grounding in both subjects. Optional module choices will give you the freedom to pursue your own interests in topics as varied as metaphysics, Reagan’s America, and witchcraft in 17th century England.

You can broaden your knowledge by taking modules from other disciplines such as anthropology or psychology. You can also study a language.

On this degree, you can:

  • develop an understanding of basic philosophical arguments in matters of ethics, reason, and responsibility
  • learn about different approaches to history and gain access to a large collection of primary evidence
  • explore how political motives and other forms of bias shape the way we think about the past
  • apply philosophical thought to language, morality, sex and other aspects of life
  • study areas of history rarely taught in most other UK universities, for example: East and Central European history, South East Asian history and Jewish history

Year abroad

A year abroad will enhance your understanding of philosophy and history and let you experience a new culture. Discover more benefits and financial support options for studying abroad.

Apply using:

  • Course name: Philosophy and History with a Year Abroad
  • UCAS code: VV52

Year in employment

Enhance your employability by taking this course with a paid industrial placement year. 

You'll spend this extra year applying the skills and knowledge you've learned so far.

We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.

Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).

Course location

This course is based at Avenue.

Awarding body

This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.

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