Ba %28honours%29philosophy and psychological studies in Open university

Philosophy and psychology seek to answer profound questions about ourselves and our place in the social and physical universe. In this degree you'll investigate a range of philosophical debates about ethics, justice, scientific knowledge, religion, art, and the self. You'll cover the core approaches in social, cognitive and developmental psychology, and some applied aspects of professional practice. You'll learn to read and understand scientific and philosophical texts; use different research methods; communicate clearly and logically; and work and think independently. Investigate profound questions about human minds and behaviour from two complementary perspectivesEngage with current research and discover how both psychologists and philosophers address pressing, real-life issues.Learn how to evaluate evidence, construct well-informed arguments and present your conclusions convincingly.Develop valuable transferable skills that are highly prized in the workplace, including skills in communication, problem-solving, numeracy and self-management.We also offer a Diploma of Higher Education in Philosophy and Psychological Studies (W63) that is the same in structure as the first two-thirds of this degree.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

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9th Sep