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Philosophy and Greek (MA)
Degree Type: Combined Honours
POS Code: A0652
UCAS Code: QV75
NYT Course S L CT
1 Introduction to Philosophy 1 I 8 40
  Either: Logic 1 AND I 8 20
  Philosophy of Science 1 I 8 20
  OR: Further Courses A-Q 8 40
  Greek 1a or Greek 1c AND Greek 1b or Greek 1d E 8 40
2 Philosophy 2A  OR Philosophy 2B I 8 40
  Greek 2a  AND Greek 2b E 8 40
  Either: Logic 1 AND I 8 20
  Philosophy of Science 1 (if these were not taken in first year) I 8 20
  Or: Further Courses A-Q 7/8 40
3†‡ Honours Courses in Philosophy* I 10 40
  Greek Language (A) E 10 20
  One Course from Greek E 10 20
  Further Courses from Philosophy and/or Greek I/E 10 40
  Philosophy Dissertation - Part 1: Preparation (only if taking the dissertation in Philosophy) § I 10 0
4‡ Honours Courses in Philosophy* I 10 40
  Greek Language (B) E 10 20
  Classics Dissertation OR Philosophy Dissertation OR Further courses in Philosophy§ I/E 10 40
† Entry into Honours requires a pass of 50% or above, in the first attempt, in either Philosophy 2A or Philosophy 2B, and in Greek 2a and Greek 2b.
‡ A booklet detailing the courses being offered in them each year as well as restrictions on choice will be available to students to facilitate advance planning. Philosophy courses are divided into three groups based on area.  Students are encouraged to take a balance of the three areas.
* At least 40 credits (2 courses) must be taken in Ancient Philosophy across the junior and senior honours years.
§ Where the dissertation is taken in Philosophy, students have two options: (i) to take two further option courses in philosophy and be examined on 5000 word essays for each course, or (ii) to register for the dissertation completion course and write one 8000 word essay on a topic to be arranged with the department. All students who take the dissertation in philosophy must complete the Philosophy Dissertation course in year 3.
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