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BA Art and Philosophy

University of Reading

Institution
University of Reading
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA Art and Philosophy
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
VW51
Typical offer
A-level BBB, IB 30

Entry requirements

A level: BBB You will be asked to provide an online portfolio of your work when you apply. See our undergraduate portfolio information page for more details. IB: 30 points overall

About this course

BA in Philosophy and Fine Art. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Social & Cultural Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The four-year programme includes a supervised study visit to a major European art centre such as Madrid, Berlin, Paris or Venice. The course is jointly taught by the School of Art and the Department of Philosophy.

Modules

  • Art Studio 1
  • Drawing
  • Reason and Argument
  • Great Works in Philosophy
  • Radical Philosophy
  • Meaning of Life
  • Philosophical Skills for Life
  • Art Studio 2
  • Global Philosophies
  • International Study
  • History of Art 3
  • Oppression, Inequality, and the Enemies of Democracy
  • Meaning and the Mind
  • Aesthetics
  • Ethical Argument
  • Ignorance, Doubt and Relativism
  • Art Studio 2b
  • Free Will and Responsibility
  • Philosophy of Language, Animals, Babies, Colours and Language Death
  • Current Moral Philosophy
  • Fairness
  • Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
  • Society and State in Ancient Greece
  • Scandal of Film
  • Human and Wittgenstein
  • Speech Attacks: Bullshit, Lies, Propaganda
  • Paradoxes
  • Metaphysics
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • Art Studio 3b
  • Dissertation in Philosophy
  • Independent Learning Module