Course Overview
Philosophy explores the big questions - Who are we? What is our place in the world? How should we live? What is reality? Philosophy approaches such questions through argument, but also through vision and imagination.
Philosophy concerns every aspect of our lives, practical as well as theoretical. Through its grounding in real social relations and human activities, it seeks to understand and address the whole spectrum of social, ethical, environmental and political issues of today. Through Philosophy, we are able not only to understand life, but to shape it.
If your interests extend to life, the universe and everything, if you want to develop a rich set of life-enhancing skills and the power to influence positive change, then our Philosophy degree is for you.
Key Features
The University has a long and distinguished tradition of Philosophy provision dating back to 1827, when St David's College offered its first students courses in logic and metaphysics.
Philosophy is now delivered by a dedicated team working in the new School of Cultural Studies, following the creation of University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 2010. The current Philosophy team provides a rich balance between the different traditions, styles and subjects of Philosophy.
The small class sizes allows for the development of personal and informal relationships between staff and students: such relationships are fundamental to philosophical dialogue and conducive to student satisfaction, but unfortunately are all too rare in academic life today.
A variety of teaching methods contributes to the breadth of scope of the undergraduate degree in Philosophy, with seminars, tutorials, workshop sessions, and the more traditional lectures, as well as more modern methods utilising the internet and other e-learning facilities.
The Philosophy team is friendly and supportive, and is renowned for providing a welcoming, stimulating, and socially enriching environment for the new student. Our students are from a wide range of academic backgrounds. The University is noted for the support it offers to students from non-traditional backgrounds, and those who are returning to study after a long break from formal education. There is a high proportion of mature students, who bring their life-experiences to discussions and debates.?
With friendly and supportive staff, the Philosophy department provides a welcoming, stimulating, and socially enriching environment for the new student.
Modules
- Knowledge and Reality: An Introduction to Metaphysics and Epistemology
- Freedom, Equality and Justice: An Introduction to Political Philosophy
- The Self: Eastern and Western Perspectives
- Ethics
- Ancient Greek Philosophy
- The Ethics and Politics of Law: Introductory Aspects
- Metaethics
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Philosophy of Mind
- 19th Century Continental Philosophy
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Philosophy of Religion
- Contemporary Social and Political Philosophy
- Confucian Ethics
- Contemporary Metaphysics
- Ethics and Global Justice
- Contemporary Analytic Philosophy
- Phenomenology and Existentialism
- Yangsheng and Daoist Body Philosophy
- Buddhist Philosophy
- Study Abroad option
Course Tutor(s)
- Dr David Morgans
- Prof David Cockburn
- Dr Rebekah Humphreys
- Dr Tristan Nash
Assessment
The course is assessed mostly through essays with presentations and examinations. All students undertake a dissertation or extended essay as part of their final year and have the opportunity to undertake practical tasks (for example, archiving and exhibition) in option modules.
Career Opportunities
- Law
- Politics and Civil Service
- Media and journalism
- Philosophy is, in commercial jargon, the ultimate transferable work skill
Further Information
For any students considering studying BA Philosophy at UWTSD it is worthwhile attending a Visit Day or Open Day. You can take a tour of the Lampeter campus, meet some students, and question the lecturers to get a comprehensive understanding of the university and its teaching. To find out more about forthcoming dates visit the Open Day and Visit Day pages.
Related Courses
- BA Ethical and Political Studies
- BA Philosophy and Classical Studies
- BA Creative Writing and Philosophy
- BA Philosophy and English
- BA Philosophy with Education Studies
Tuition Fees
Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2017/18 are as follows:
UK/EU: £9,000
International: £14,900
Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3% for International students and at the capped fee rate as set by the UK Government for UK/EU students.
You can find further information on fees and how to pay on our Student Finance pages.
You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's Bursaries and Scholarships page
