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Philosophy  (PLJ2)

BSc (NFQ Level 8) · Academic Year 2024/2025
School
School of Philosophy
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Undergraduate
NFQ Level
8
Award
Bachelor of Science
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Professor Katherine O'Donnell
Overall Programme Credits:
240
Programme Credits:
Stage 1
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 2
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 4
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 1: 20
Stage 2: 20
Stage 3: 25
Stage 4: 25

Curricular information is subject to change.

Eligible students in a Philosophy major in BSc Social Sciences may apply to transfer to a single major: BA Philosophy after stage 2. See the programme listing for curriculum information.

Stage 2

Please ensure that you select a minimum of 20 credits from the stage 2 option list.

Stage 3

Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 3. You must select at least 20 credits from the first options list. Remaining credits may be selected from either of the options lists. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.

Stage 4

Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from the first options list. Remaining credits may be selected from either of the options lists.







If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.





In order to complete your Undergraduate degree, you must earn at least 40 credits at level 3 or above. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet this requirement. Note: You may have taken some level 3 modules in stage 3 already.

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
 PHIL10160 Critical Thinking Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 PHIL10040 Introduction to Ethics Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 PHIL10030 Introduction to Modern Philosophy Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 PHIL10100 Existentialism and Humanism: An Introduction to Continental Philosophy Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of:
Select a minimum of 4 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL20010 Rationalism and Empiricism Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of:
Select a minimum of 4 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL20440 Feminism & Gender Justice Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of:
Select a minimum of 4 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL20490 Knowledge & Scepticism Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of:
Select a minimum of 4 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL20500 Phenomenology & Existentialism Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of:
Select a minimum of 4 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL20750 Intro to Premodern Thinking Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of:
Select a minimum of 4 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL20760 Intro to Buddhist Philosophy Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of:
Select a minimum of 4 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL20020 Logic Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of:
Select a minimum of 4 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL20240 Applied Ethics Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of:
Select a minimum of 4 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL20570 Philosophy & Literature Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of:
Select a minimum of 4 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL20580 Plato's Republic Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of:
Select a minimum of 4 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL20640 Philosophy of Mind and AI Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of:
Select a minimum of 4 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL20700 Introduction to the Philosophy of History Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of:
Select a minimum of 4 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL20710 Body, Mind, World Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of:
Select a minimum of 4 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL20770 Emotions & Morality in 18th-century Philosophy Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 3. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL31010 The Philosophy of Nietzsche Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 3. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL31030 Philosophy of Perception and the Senses Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 3. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL31040 Philosophy of Interpretation Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 3. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL31060 History of Ethics Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 3. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL31070 Aristotle: Ethics & Politics Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 3. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL31090 Hume and Kant Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 3. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL31150 Phenomenology and History Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 3. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL31020 Kant on Freedom & Morality Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 3. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL31050 Critical Theory Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 3. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL31080 Hist & Phil: Nazi Germany Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 3. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL31100 Philosophy of Fiction Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 3. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL31110 Applied Epistemology Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 3. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL31120 Wittgenstein Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 3. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL31160 The Medieval Mind Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 3. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 PHIL31170 Philosophy of Language Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20010 Rationalism and Empiricism Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20440 Feminism & Gender Justice Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20490 Knowledge & Scepticism Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20500 Phenomenology & Existentialism Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20020 Logic Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20240 Applied Ethics Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20570 Philosophy & Literature Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20580 Plato's Republic Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20640 Philosophy of Mind and AI Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20700 Introduction to the Philosophy of History Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20710 Body, Mind, World Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31010 The Philosophy of Nietzsche Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31030 Philosophy of Perception and the Senses Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31040 Philosophy of Interpretation Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31060 History of Ethics Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31070 Aristotle: Ethics & Politics Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31090 Hume and Kant Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31130 Training as a Phil Researcher Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31150 Phenomenology and History Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31020 Kant on Freedom & Morality Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31050 Critical Theory Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31080 Hist & Phil: Nazi Germany Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31100 Philosophy of Fiction Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31110 Applied Epistemology Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31120 Wittgenstein Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31140 Philosophy Research Project Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31160 The Medieval Mind Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for Stage 4. You must select at least 20 credits from this options list. Remaining credits may be selected from this list or the second options list below. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are interested in taking PHIL31130 & PHIL31140, please contact the school directly.
 PHIL31170 Philosophy of Language Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20010 Rationalism and Empiricism Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20440 Feminism & Gender Justice Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20490 Knowledge & Scepticism Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20500 Phenomenology & Existentialism Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20020 Logic Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20240 Applied Ethics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20570 Philosophy & Literature Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20580 Plato's Republic Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20640 Philosophy of Mind and AI Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20700 Introduction to the Philosophy of History Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0CR:
5 credit options
 PHIL20710 Body, Mind, World Spring  5

See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info
 
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHSOC010 Stage 4 - 50.00%
Stage 3 - 30.00%
Stage 2 - 20.00%
 Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20
Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
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