BA Philosophy and Literature

The BA Philosophy and Literature course offered by the University of Essex is an interdisciplinary study programme that allows students to simultaneously explore the world of philosophical ideas and theories along with profound lessons from literature. Complementing each other, these fields of study provide students a unique perspective to interpret and understand the world.Course Content: The course provides students an opportunity to study a wide range of texts from different genres and periods. It explores areas such as ethics, knowledge, mind, and aesthetics in philosophy, and folklore, modernism, romanticism, and war literature in literature. Key Modules: Some of the core and optional modules include Philosophy, Science, and Enlightenment; Philosophical Problems; Stories of the Self: Writing from the Anglo-Saxon to the Plantagenet Courts; Theories of Literature; The Idea of Europe; and The Invention of Love: Modernist Literature 1900-1945. Students can also opt for modules covering various topics in Philosophy and History of Art. Future Careers: This course primes students for a wide range of careers such as Law, Media and Journalism, Teaching, Public Services, Administration, and PR. Many graduates also choose to continue their studies at postgraduate level.'For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.'