Social Sciences (Philosophy) (R23-PHIL)

Open University

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years PolicingSociologyCriminologyPhilosophy

Social Sciences (Philosophy) (R23-PHIL) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 3-6 years.

About this course

This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences (R23) degree. You'll study core modules in interdisciplinary social science and sociology, giving you a firm grounding in ideas central to the social sciences. This will be combined with discovering more about the ideas held by classic and contemporary philosophers and learning to think about the big questions of philosophy for yourself. You’ll explore a range of debates in ethics and political philosophy, as well as questions about the nature of the self, the existence of God, and the limits of human knowledge.
Key features of the course
- Specialise in philosophy within a broad interdisciplinary social science degree.

- Gain an understanding of the concepts, theories, and debates in key areas of philosophy.

- Develop critical judgement in your understanding and interpretation of philosophical texts.

- Learn how to analyse and construct philosophical arguments.

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Distance learning
Duration
3-6 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Milton Keynes
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Policing, Sociology, Criminology, Philosophy