You will be introduced to a wide spectrum of philosophical approaches, from ancient thought through to existentialism and conceptual analysis.
Students attend lectures and tutorials and undertake independent study. They are also encouraged to attend public lectures by eminent philosophers and other formal and informal academic events organised by the School of Philosophy. If you are pursuing the single subject degree you will also undertake at least one major research project.
Assessment is through a combination of end-of-trimester written examinations, class tests and continuous assessment.
Philosophy
BA (NFQ Level 8)
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Study Abroad
This course is available through the following application route(s)
Not available to International (non-EU) applicants
- Duration:
- 3 Years
- Attendance:
- Full Time
- Delivery:
- On Campus
- NFQ Level:
- 8 (180 credits)
- Level:
- Undergraduate
- Award:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Next Intake:
- 2024/2025 September
- Country Specific Entry Requirements:
- Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
- Other School Leaving Requirements:
- See www.ucd.ie/admissions
Curricular information is subject to change.
Not available to International (non-EU) applicants
- Duration:
- 3 Years
- Attendance:
- Full Time
- Delivery:
- On Campus
- NFQ Level:
- 8 (180 credits)
- Level:
- Undergraduate
- Award:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Next Intake:
- 2024/2025 September
- Country Specific Entry Requirements:
- Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
- Other School Leaving Requirements:
- See www.ucd.ie/admissions
Curricular information is subject to change.
Are you interested in thinking for yourself? Do you like problem solving? Do you want to tackle some of the most challenging questions that have fascinated thinkers for centuries, such as:
How can we know anything? Do we have free will? What is consciousness? How should we live? Does God exist?Maths, sciences, literature or history are all equally good preparation for studying Philosophy. The main requirement is a capacity for clear thinking and methodical argument.
About This Course
You may apply to study abroad for either a trimester or a year through the Erasmus programme or on a non-EU exchange.
UCD has over 200 Erasmus partners in Europe and an increasing number of non-EU exchange agreements with universities in the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and elsewhere. Please visit the Erasmus section by clicking on the International Office link at the top of this page.
The year abroad takes place when you have accumulated at least 110 credits and satisfied any subject prerequisites, adding a fourth year to the BA programme and turning it into a BA International.
Careers that involve problem-solving abilities, imagination and the communication of complex ideas in a clear and coherent form will welcome Philosophy graduates. Our graduates have established careers including:
Media Law IT Management Advertising Politics Civil and diplomatic services Education Humanitarian NGOs
Students may continue to graduate study at MA and PhD level in universities in Ireland and abroad, from Paris to Oxford to Harvard.
Students may continue to graduate study at MA and PhD level in universities in Ireland and abroad, from Paris to Oxford to Harvard.
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.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students may progress with Philosophy in Stage 2 having passed any two Philosophy modules offered in Stage 1. |
PHIL10160 | Critical Thinking | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students may progress with Philosophy in Stage 2 having passed any two Philosophy modules offered in Stage 1. |
PHIL10040 | Introduction to Ethics | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students may progress with Philosophy in Stage 2 having passed any two Philosophy modules offered in Stage 1. |
PHIL10020 | Introduction to the Problems of Philosophy | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students may progress with Philosophy in Stage 2 having passed any two Philosophy modules offered in Stage 1. |
PHIL10030 | Introduction to Modern Philosophy | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students may progress with Philosophy in Stage 2 having passed any two Philosophy modules offered in Stage 1. |
PHIL10070 | The First Philosophers | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students may progress with Philosophy in Stage 2 having passed any two Philosophy modules offered in Stage 1. |
PHIL10100 | Existentialism and Humanism: An Introduction to Continental Philosophy | Spring | 5 |
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Philosophy:
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* you can change options at the top of the page