University of York
Bachelor of Arts Honours in History and Philosophy
The Bachelor of Arts Honours in History and Philosophy in History is offered by University of York.
Program Length: 3 YEARS.
Bachelor of Arts Honours in History and Philosophy offered by the University of York
Experience culture. Uncover the past. Understand the world.This History and Philosophy degree will give you a broad understanding of forces that shape societies and cultures, and of the issues involved in critical philosophical thought.Historians look to understand past societies and analyse processes of historical change. Philosophers dissect world views and understand the past in relation to the present. Combining these subjects will develop your skills in research, argument and critical thinking, equipping you for a wide variety of careers.You'll join two highly respected research intensive departments, and graduate with the expertise in the origins of contemporary society, as well as with the tools to analyse issues that arise in the modern world.
Course contentYou can choose to focus your studies on specific periods and geographical areas, different types of history (social, political, cultural or intellectual), or different branches of philosophy (from logic and metaphysics, to philosophy of mind, to moral or political philosophy).You'll normally take about half of your modules in History and half in Philosophy. You'll write a historical dissertation in your third year on a particular topic that interests you.Study abroadThere are opportunities for you to spend time abroad during your course:Explore global opportunitiesYear 1Your first year develops your basic knowledge of argument, reason and ethics. You'll also dive into popular and important periods throughout history.HistoryCore modulesEvidence and Methods (20 credits)Group Research Project (20 credits)Knowledge and Beliefs in World History (20 credits)
PhilosophyCore modulesEarly Modern Philosophy (10 credits)Beginning Philosophy (10 credits)Ancient Philosophy (10 credits)Reason and Argument (10 credits)Ethics (20 credits)
Academic integrity moduleIn addition to the above you will also need to complete the online Academic Integrity module.Year 2You'll spend your second year exploring history through the context of the past and presentHistoryCore moduleDisciplines of History 1 (10 credits)
Option modulesHistories and Contexts (20 credits): choose one module from typically around eight options.Explorations (30 credits): choose one module from a dozen or more options.
PhilosophyYou will also choose from a range of Philosophy modules which look in depth at some key issues in philosophy:EthicsTheory of knowledgeThe philosophy of mind and languageMetaphysicsThe work of key figures in the history of philosophyThese will help you to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills that you'll use in more specialised investigations in your third year.Year 3In your final year of the History and Philosophy degree, you'll have the option of writing a dissertation based on a historical period, or taking an in-depth course based on the philosophy of history. You'll also take a number of option Philosophy modules throughout the year.HistoryYou'll choose a Special Subject module, typically from around 16 options. These are an advanced, source-based course on specific historical topic, taught through seminars.Special Subject modules (40 credits each)You will complete the History dissertation:Dissertation (40 credits)
PhilosophyCore modulePhilosophy of History (10 credits)
Option modulesChoose one 20 credit module from:ConsciousnessTheories of Social JusticePhenomenology and PsychiatryPhilosophy of IslamFrom Marx to Critical TheoryPhilosophy of LawPhilosophy of PsychologyGerman Idealism: Moral, Legal and Political PhilosophyPhilosophy of Art: Hume to TolstoyContemporary Issues in BioethicsPhilosophy and Cognitive DiversityFoundations of MathsPhilosophy of FilmWittgenstein and PhilosophyThe Value and Meaning of LifePhilosophy of Physics
andTake one advanced option 10 credit module following on from your philosophy option module:Consciousness - AdvancedTheories of Social Justice - AdvancedPhenomenology and Psychiatry - AdvancedPhilosophy of Islam - AdvancedFrom Marx to Critical Theory - AdvancedPhilosophy of Law - AdvancedPhilosophy of Psychology - AdvancedGerman Idealism: Moral, Legal and Political Philosophy - AdvancedPhilosophy of Art: Hume to Tolstoy - AdvancedContemporary Issues in Bioethics - AdvancedPhilosophy and Cognitive Diversity - AdvancedFoundations of Maths - AdvancedPhilosophy of Film - AdvancedWittgenstein and Philosophy - AdvancedThe Value and Meaning of Life - AdvancedPhilosophy of Physics - Advanced