Philosophy

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

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Course description

Is humanity headed in the right or wrong direction? What's the best way for a person to attain happiness? Are scientists the new priests of society? Is there a meaning to life and, if so, what is it?

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. Analyse, evaluate, and debate these big questions in life and many more, as you explore views, ideas, theories, practices, and behaviours on this fascinating course. Study subjects such as ideas and ideologies in Politics, logic, anthropology, religion, and existential philosophy and literature, and develop core philosophical strengths as you learn to think well, spot errors in reasoning, analyse complex issues and arguments, build a strong case, and make your point with clarity and precision. With philosophy graduates found in almost every type of organisation in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, from arts-based areas like publishing, the media, journalism, advertising, and teaching, through to computing, IT, law, and recruitment, let your combination of skills provide a springboard into a myriad of postgraduate courses and careers, and contribute your answers to the many questions that society still asks.

**Please note that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland have changed their names to become UHI North, West and Hebrides. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.**

Subjects

  • Philosophy
  • Ancient philosophy
  • Religious philosophy
  • Social philosophy
  • Scientific philosophy
  • Language philosophy

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

info@uhi.ac.uk

01463 279190

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UHI House

Old Perth Road

Inverness

IV2 3JH

Entry requirements

Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: B,B,C

At least two should be from the list of relevant academic subjects: English, History, Geography, Modern Studies, Politics, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Philosophy, Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, Religious Education, Media Studies, Language subjects, Classical Studies, Sciences subjects (Human Biology and Biology will be counted as 2 separate subjects), Maths (Both Higher Maths and Higher Applications of Maths are accepted subjects, but only one of these can be used for entry to this programme)

Course options

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Full time

1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2028

Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)

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Shetland

UHI Shetland

Gremista

Lerwick

ZE1 0PX

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Full time

1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2028

Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)

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Inverness

UHI Inverness

1 Inverness Campus

Inverness

IV2 5NA

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Full time

1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2028

Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)

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Moray

UHI Moray

Moray Street

Elgin

IV30 1JJ

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Full time

1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2028

Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)

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Argyll

UHI Argyll

Glenshellach Business Park

Oban

PA34 4RY

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Full time

1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2028

Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)

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Perth

UHI Perth

Crieff Road

Perth

PH1 2NX

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Full time

1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2028

Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)

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HTC Glasgow Base

11 Newton Place

Glasgow

G3 7PR

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Full time

1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2028

Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)

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HTC

19 High Street

Dingwall

IV15 9HA

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Full time

1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2028

Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)

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Orkney

UHI Orkney

East Road

Kirkwall

KW15 1LX

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Full time

1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2028

Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)

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North, West and Hebrides

UHI North West and Hebrides

Ormlie Road

Thurso

KW14 7EE