BA (Hons) Philosophy and Theology

This degree combines two of the oldest and most important disciplines of investigation.

Theological studies investigate the intellectual claims of the Christian religion. The theological element will focus on the intellectual underpinnings of the Christian tradition, through the application of a wide range of skills and disciplines, both historical, textual, linguistic, hermeneutical, and sociological.

Philosophical studies focus on intellectual skills such as analysis, reasoning, and logical thinking, and applying such skills in the investigation of reality. Philosophy seeks to understand, and particularly to question, ideas concerning the nature of reality, value, and experience that play a pervasive role in understanding the world and ourselves. The philosophy discipline focuses on problematic concepts, such as existence, reason, and truth, which occur in every sphere of human inquiry, but more specifically on problematic concepts that belong to particular areas of thought and practice, such as politics, economics, religion, science, and ethics.

• 3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above OR

• 2 A levels at grade BC or above

• The list of relevant subjects least two of these must be from t

• Other humanities or Scottish Wider Access Programmes (SWAP) will also be considered

• Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis

Advanced entry to year two:

• HNC Social Science (12 SQA credits) with 3 additional SQA credits at level 7 which is equivalent to 120 degree credit points, and at least grade C in the Graded Unit will be considered for direct entry to year two

20 hours work permit for international students