Outline Philosophy is offered as a joint honours degree which means that you study it in combination with another subject. Choose to study it with one of the following: Creative and Professional Writing, UCAS code: VW58, English, UCAS code: QV35, Film Studies, UCAS code: PV35, Law, UCAS code: MV15, Politics, UCAS code: LV25, Religious Studies, UCAS code: VV65, Sociology, UCAS code: VL53 or War Studies, UCAS code: LVF5.
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Studying Philosophy with English Literature at the University of Wolverhampton was undoubtedly one of the best experiences of my life. It was both challenging and rewarding. The skills I learned during my course, such as the ability to analyse material critically and draw conclusions from them independently, are not only useful for academics but for other career choices, as employers value these skills.
This thought-provoking and stimulating course challenges beliefs, ideas and values held by common sense within everyday social and political life, and by the sciences, religions, arts, moralities, and laws. You will examine the meaning and use of concepts such as mind, justice, truth, morality, freedom and goodness. Throughout the course you will develop core skills that you will draw on in any career including excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills and working effectively with others. You will also gain specialist skills in critical thinking, problem solving and the ability to distinguish the good from the bad arguments. You will develop sensitivity to others and get to know more about yourself. You will also have the opportunity to listen to internationally renowned scholars through the Royal Institute of Philosophy public lecture series hosted by the University.
Typical philosophy modules may include: Year 1: Introduction to Philosophy; Thinking Ethically; Using Critical Reason: Critically and Creatively. Year 2: Ethical virtues, Principles and Judgements; Knowing the World: Language and Experience; The Enlightenment; Law, Morality and Society; Body Sexuality and Identity. Year 3: Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity; Philosophy of Mind; Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice.
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Rachel Franklin (2008 graduate)
Careers Philosophical study will equip you with highly desirable skills including critical reasoning, advanced language competence and reasoned argument. Through further postgraduate studies you could move into higher or further education to teach ethics and philosophy. Areas such as diplomacy, charity work, youth work, counselling, administration and management hold other openings.
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