Social Sciences (Philosophy) (R23-PHIL)

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

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.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    2461 Social workers
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    4214 Company secretaries and administrators
    2462 Probation officers
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    3-6 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Policing, Sociology, Criminology, Philosophy