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Philosophy is an attempt to reach the deepest and most general understanding of anything and everything. Since philosophy touches every subject, we welcome affiliates from any field of study. You will find that philosophical reasoning – searching out every unexamined presupposition – is an unsurpassed mental exercise.
Key Information
- Availability
- Year, Fall Term, Spring Term
- English language level
- Level 4 - see English language requirements for more details.
- Tuition fees
- Band 1 - see Tuition fees for more information
- GPA requirement
- 3.3
- Faculty
- Arts & Humanities
- Department website
- Philosophy
Why study Philosophy at UCL?
UCL Philosophy has a long tradition of teaching and research which is academically rigorous and extensive in its range. We are a friendly community, with enthusiastic students and many distinguished alumni. Our research is world-leading, rated first in the UK for research impact (REF 2021).
What you will gain from study at UCL
For many the study of philosophy is a great mind opener. They discover that behind a veneer of unexamined everyday presuppositions there is wonder in everything – which can be expressed as philosophical questions. By addressing these questions they develop rigour in their reasoning.
Teaching and assessment
For nearly every module there is a weekly lecture and a weekly discussion class. Most modules are either assessed by essay or by examination in the Summer Term.
Modules in Philosophy
Please note that this guide lists a range of popular modules offered as a representative sample. It is not exhaustive and, since the guide is published ahead of time, module options may have changed, been deleted or replaced. If you have very specific study needs or require confirmation of module availability for 2023/24, you are strongly advised to get in touch with the relevant Affiliate contact, listed on this subject page, before making an application.
Please be aware that some modules may be oversubscribed so Affiliates cannot be guaranteed a space on any particular module.
Level 1 (FHEQ 4) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | UCL credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL0001 | Ancient Philosophy | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| PHIL0002 | Early Modern Philosophy | Spring Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| PHIL0003 | Knowledge and Reality | Spring Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| PHIL0004 | Introduction to Logic 2 | Spring Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| PHIL0005 | Introduction to Logic 1 | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| PHIL0006 | Introduction to Moral Philosophy | Spring Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| PHIL0007 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
Level 2 (FHEQ 5) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | UCL credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL0011 | Applied Ethics | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| PHIL0012 | Metaphysics | Spring Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| PHIL0013 | Philosophy of Mind | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| PHIL0022 | Philosophy of Language | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| PHIL0024 | Ethics | Spring Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| PHIL0149 | Kant | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
Level 3 (FHEQ 6) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | UCL credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL0041 | Early Wittgenstein | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| PHIL0057 | Topics in German Idealism | Spring Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| PHIL0076 | Applied Moral and Political Philosophy | Spring Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| PHIL0081 | Topics in Moral Psychology | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
Contact details
- Name
- Emily Wilkes, Undergraduate Administrator
- e.wilkes@ucl.ac.uk
- Telephone
- +44 (0)20 7679 3610