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Philosophy

Philosophy

Undergraduate (Level 8 NFQ , Credits 180 )
Are you interested in thinking for yourself? Do you like problem solving? Do you want to tackle some of the most challenging questions that have fascinated thinkers for centuries, such as:

  • How can we know anything?
  • Do we have free will?
  • What is consciousness?
  • How should we live?
  • Does God exist?Maths, sciences, literature or history are all equally good preparation for studying Philosophy. The main requirement is a capacity for clear thinking and methodical argument.
    For more information regarding this course, please click School of Philosophy

    • How do I apply?


    For EU students, please apply via MyUCD. The following entry route(s) are available:
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    What will I study?

    You will be introduced to a wide spectrum of philosophical approaches, from ancient thought through to existentialism and conceptual analysis.
    Students attend lectures and tutorials and undertake independent study. They are also encouraged to attend public lectures by eminent philosophers and other formal and informal academic events organised by the School of Philosophy. If you are pursuing the single subject degree you will also undertake at least one major research project.

    Assessment is through a combination of end-of-trimester written examinations, class tests and continuous assessment.

    What modules can I take?

    Click below to for all course modules:

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    Career & Graduate Study Opportunity

    Careers that involve problem-solving abilities, imagination and the communication of complex ideas in a clear and coherent form will welcome Philosophy graduates. Our graduates have established careers including:

  • Media
  • Law
  • IT
  • Management
  • Advertising
  • Politics
  • Civil and diplomatic services
  • Education
  • Humanitarian NGOs

    Students may continue to graduate study at MA and PhD level in universities in Ireland and abroad, from Paris to Oxford to Harvard.

    • International Study Opportunities

    You may apply to study abroad for either a trimester or a year through the Erasmus programme or on a non-EU exchange.

    UCD has over 200 Erasmus partners in Europe and an increasing number of non-EU exchange agreements with universities in the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and elsewhere. Please visit the Erasmus section by clicking on the International Office link at the top of this page.

    The year abroad takes place when you have accumulated at least 110 credits and satisfied any subject prerequisites, adding a fourth year to the BA programme and turning it into a BA International.