Identify and solve, resolve or dissolve conceptual problems; read and critically assess relevant academic sources; analyse and criticise arguments, identifying fallacies therein.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The modules within the programme are laid out to foster the development of the above cognitive skills, and are delivered through a variety of teaching methods including formal lectures, small group tutorials and seminars, many of which will be enhanced by learning aids such as power point presentations and handouts.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by individual and group presentations, and seminar and tutorial reports and contributions.

Synthesise relevant information and exercise critical judgement, primarily through essay writing; identify, investigate, analyse, formulate and advocate solutions to problems; gather, organise and deploy evidence and information from a variety of secondary and some primary sources, so as to formulate and support a line of reasoning, or argument.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The learner will enhance their skills and confidence through oral and written assignments, discussion groups, team tasks and independent research.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by research papers, public philosophy writing such as blogs, podcasts, or short essays, alongside individual and group presentations.

Make judgments on the basis of varied and problematic evidence and according to the persuasiveness of the arguments or the reliability of the evidence used; evaluate sources critically in their context; discriminate between what is central and what is peripheral to the issue in question; assess and appraise differing views on significant areas of academic debate.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by individual and group presentations, seminar and tutorial reports and contributions.

Structure, manage and adapt strategies for self-directed independent research; work autonomously; reflect on their own learning and seek and make use of constructive feedback; produce intellectually coherent academic analysis under time-managed conditions and within word limits.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Dissertation work is a programme of independent study agreed between student and supervisor, leading to the writing and submission of an extended essay (thesis).

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by research paper drafting, revision, and production of a final polished extended dissertation.

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of a range of sub-fields in the discipline including ethics, epistemology, philosophy of science, political philosophy, and history of philosophy.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

These sub-fields are covered in core and optional modules.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by research papers, public philosophy writing such as blogs, podcasts, or short essays, individual and group presentations, and seminar and tutorial reports and contributions.

Apply philosophy to practical issues, for example in the area of applied ethics.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Practical and applied aspects are covered throughout the curriculum, and there is a core Applied Philosophy module in semester 1.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by research papers, public philosophy writing such as blogs, podcasts, or short essays, individual and group presentations, and seminar and tutorial reports and contributions.

Critically discuss some of the central problems and issues in contemporary philosophy.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

All of our modules engage with active debates and open questions in contemporary philosophy.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by individual and group presentations, and seminar and tutorial reports and contributions.

Critically discuss key texts and ideas in the global history of philosophy, along with an appreciation of the plurality of global traditions and histories of philosophy and how the contemporary discipline has developed out of those histories.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

There is a dedicated module on Global Histories of Philosophy, and debates covered in our other modules including the core Applied Philosophy module may begin with classic or historical texts.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by individual and group presentations, seminar and tutorial reports and contributions.

Employ key concepts and tools that are used in philosophical reasoning, with an informed understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of multiple approaches and methodologies.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Multiple methodologies are employed across our modules, and our teaching directs conscious attention to methodological choices in philosophy.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by research papers, public philosophy writing such as blogs, podcasts, or short essays, individual and group presentations, and seminar and tutorial reports and contributions.

Read and interact with seminal philosophical texts, in appreciation of their philosophical insights and modes of argument; research philosophical topics using appropriate tools and resources.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by individual and group presentations, and seminar and tutorial reports and contributions.

Solve problems, process and prioritize a wide variety of information, and express arguments and positions in oral and written form.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Formative written work assists the development of understanding, critical judgment, and independent thought, both through the feedback given, and through the process of writing itself.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by research papers and public philosophy writing such as blogs, podcasts, or short essays.

Demonstrate an awareness of key debates arising out of philosophical inquiry, conducted in its various domains.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Class presentations and student interaction in small group sessions (e.g. tutorials or seminars) hone communication and rhetorical skills.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by individual and group presentations, and seminar and tutorial reports and contributions.

Engage with influential primary and secondary sources in philosophy, according to contemporary canons of academic debate and critical analysis.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by individual and group presentations, and seminar and tutorial reports and contributions.

Use libraries and online resources; use IT skills (word processing, use of internet resources); take notes and summarise accurately and effectively;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by individual and group presentations, and seminar and tutorial reports and contributions.

Respond constructively to criticism; manage time efficiently; show self-reliance, initiative, adaptability and flexibility; work effectively both independently and in a team setting;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Formative written work assists the development of understanding, critical judgment, and independent thought, both through the feedback given, and through the process of writing itself.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by research papers and public philosophy writing such as blogs, podcasts, or short essays.

Communicate and interact effectively; present ideas and arguments orally in both formal and informal contexts; present high-quality analysis cogently and succinctly; and make oral and group presentations using appropriate skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Class presentations and student interaction in small group sessions (e.g. tutorials or seminars) hone communication and rhetorical skills.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by individual and group presentations, and seminar and tutorial reports and contributions.

Evaluate and judge evidence and the quality of information; digest material from various sources; collate and process information from an array of sources, including electronic media

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is by individual and group presentations, and seminar and tutorial reports and contributions.