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Programme: BAHons Philosophy

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Code	Faculty	Department
01240383	Faculty of Humanities	Department: Philosophy

Credits	Duration	NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 1 year	Total credits: 120	NQF level: 08

Programme information
Curriculum: Final year

Admission requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree with specialisation in Philosophy
A weighted average of at least 65% in Philosophy at final-year level

Additional requirements

Six semester modules in Philosophy, of which at least two must be at third-year level are additional entrance requirements, as well as an average of 65% for FIL 310 and FIL 320.

Other programme-specific information

One of the core modules may be replaced with (an) appropriate postgraduate module(s) (with equivalent credit value) from another subject field or discipline in consultation with the progamme manager.

Minimum credits: 120

Core modules

FIL 710

History of philosophy 710

Credits: 20.00

Module content:
A study of selected texts and/or themes from the history of philosophy.

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FIL 711

Ethics and social philosophy 711

Credits: 20.00

Module content:
Key issues or themes in ethics and social philosophy.

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FIL 712

Contemporary philosophy 712

Credits: 20.00

Module content:
Important authors or themes in contemporary philosophy.

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FIL 713

Current theme/debate 713

Credits: 20.00

Module content:
The contents of the module may vary from year to year and will be announced at the beginning of each year. Please contact the department for more information.

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FIL 770

Research report: Philosophy 770

Credits: 40.00

Module content:
Research essay on an appropriate topic in Philosophy as approved by the head of department.

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