Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Thought BA

This interdisciplinary degree allows you to explore three different yet closely related subjects as they relate to a key subject: the nature of the mind.In core modules you ll interrogate and use the scientific, philosophical and historical methods used to understand what the mind is and how it works. You ll look at the mechanisms of the brain, childhood development, mental illness, the history of psychology and the possibility of knowledge.You ll also have the chance to develop your understanding by choosing from a wide range of optional modules reflecting the diverse research interests across the University. They ll allow you to focus on the topics that interest you such as ethics, or the philosophy of art or religion.