| Philosophy and Mathematics (MA) |
| Degree Type: Combined Honours |
| POS Code: A0943 |
| UCAS Code: VG51 |
| NYT |
Course |
S |
L |
CT |
| 1 |
Introduction to Philosophy 1 |
I |
8 |
40 |
| |
Either: Logic 1 |
I |
8 |
20 |
| |
AND |
|
|
|
| |
Philosophy of Science 1 |
I |
8 |
20 |
| |
Or: Further Courses |
A-Q |
8 |
40 |
| |
Practical calculus |
P |
8 |
10 |
| |
Solving Equations |
P |
8 |
10 |
| |
Geometry & Convergence |
P |
8 |
10 |
| |
Group Theory: an Introduction to Abstract Mathematics |
P |
8 |
10 |
| 2 |
Philosophy 2A OR Philosophy 2B |
I |
8 |
40 |
| |
Either: Logic 1 |
I |
8 |
20 |
| |
AND |
|
|
|
| |
Philosophy of Science 1 (if these were not taken in the first year) |
I |
8 |
20 |
| |
Or: Further Courses |
A-Q |
7/8 |
40 |
| |
Foundations of Calculus |
P |
8 |
10 |
| |
Several Variable Calculus |
P |
8 |
10 |
| |
Linear Algebra |
P |
8 |
10 |
| |
Discrete Mathematics |
P |
8 |
10 |
| |
OR |
|
|
|
| |
Methods of Applied Mathematics |
P |
8 |
10 |
| 3†‡ |
Honours Courses in Philosophy (including at least one course from
Group 2, unless this is to be taken in the 4th year) |
I |
10 |
40 |
| |
Complex Variable and Differential Equations |
P |
10 |
20 |
| |
Algebra |
P |
10 |
20 |
| |
Further Courses from Philosophy and/or Mathematics |
P |
10 |
40 |
| |
Philosophy Dissertation - Part 1: Preparation (only if taking
the dissertation in Philosophy) § |
I |
10 |
0 |
| 4‡ |
Honours Courses in Philosophy (including at least one course from
Group 2, unless this has been taken in the 3rd year) |
I |
10 |
40 |
| |
Honours Courses in Mathematics |
P |
10 |
40 |
| |
Dissertation in either Philosophy or Mathematics (double) OR Further
courses in Philosophy§ |
I/P |
10 |
40 |
| †
Entry into Honours normally requires a pass of 50% or above, at the
first attempt, in either Philosophy 2A or Philosophy 2B and a pass
at 50% or above in Foundations of Calculus, Linear Algebra, and
Several Variable Calculus, and in Methods of Applied Mathematics
or Discrete Mathematics, or the permission of the relevant Head(s)
of School(s). |
| ‡ 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. |
| § 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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