Course Overview
The BA (Hons) in Philosophy and Sociology covers a range of approaches. Sociology investigates the dynamics of the social world we live in. Philosophy is an in-depth study of the development of the Western intellectual tradition.
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.
General Eligibility
3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above OR
2 A levels at grade BC or above
At least two of these must be from the list of relevant subjects
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
This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification.
Advanced entry to year two:
Part Time Work Details
20 hours work permit for international students
Language Requirement
Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent
English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section