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BA Philosophy with German (with a year abroad)

University of York

Institution
University of York
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Philosophy with German (with a year abroad)
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
V5R2
Typical offer
A-level BBB, IB 35

Entry requirements

A level: AAB IB: 35 points BTEC: DDD We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus A at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus AA at A level Distinction, Distinction in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus A at A level

About this course

BA (Hons) Philosophy with German (with a year abroad) is a four-year undergraduate degree in German and Philosophy. Students spend the third year abroad studying at a partner institution or undertaking a work placement or internship. The course also offers optional in-house TEFL training for an additional teaching qualification. The first year covers core foundations through Knowledge and Perception, Logic, Ethics, and Philosophical Analysis, alongside German language and culture modules. The second year builds proficiency through German Language and Cultures: Advanced, while offering optional modules such as Aesthetics, Applied Ethics, and Metaphysics. The final year involves advanced language study through German Language and Cultures: Proficient, alongside a broad selection of philosophy and cultural options including Consciousness, Contemporary Issues in Bioethics, and Modern German Language: Context, Trends & Conflicts.

Modules

  • Knowledge and Perception
  • Logic
  • Ethics
  • Philosophical Analysis
  • German Language and Cultures: Upper Intermediate
  • Understanding German-speaking Cultures and Societies
  • Intensive German Language and Cultures: Beginner
  • Understanding German-speaking Cultures and Societies
  • German Language and Cultures: Advanced
  • Aesthetics
  • Applied Ethics
  • Being and Reason: Spinoza's Metaphysics
  • Knowledge & the Social Sciences
  • Logic and Paradox
  • Love, Law and Solidarity: Recognition from Rousseau to Honneth
  • Metaphysics
  • Philosophy & Society
  • Philosophy of Language
  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Politics and Freedom: Anarchism and Conservatism
  • Religious Ethics
  • The Limits of Reason: Kant's Theoretical and Practical Philosophy
  • World Cinemas: Representing National and Transnational Societies and Cultures
  • The Berlin Republic
  • German Language and Cultures: Proficient
  • Buddhism as Philosophy
  • Causation and Laws
  • Cognitive Anomalies, Decision-Making and Democracy
  • Consciousness
  • Contemporary Issues in Bioethics
  • Experimental Philosophy: The Psychology of Philosophy
  • Foundation in Maths
  • Happiness, Utility and Wellbeing
  • Nine Artworks, Nine Philosophical Problems
  • Philosophy of Christianity
  • Philosophy of Law
  • The Nature of Time
  • Topics in Feminist Philosophy
  • Property and Self-Ownership
  • Theories of Social Justice: Rawls and Beyond
  • World and Mind
  • Modern German Language: Context, Trends & Conflicts
  • World Cinemas: Representing National and Transnational Societies and Cultures
  • Independent Study in Languages and Cultures