BA (Hons) Philosophy with Languages and Cultures (Italian) (with a year abroad)

The BA in Philosophy, Languages, and Cultures (Italian) the University of York is a 3-year undergraduate course employing an interdisciplinary approach to learning. It combines insight from metaphysics, politics, and science, along with cross-cultural understanding of socio-cultural issues within the Italian context. Course Content: The course provides students with a solid understanding of the principles of philosophy while getting proficient in spoken and written Italian. Additionally, the course probes Italian culture, literature, and thought, exploring the influence and development of ideas across centuries. Students will also spend a year abroad in Italy to immerse themselves fully in the language and culture.Key Modules: Key philosophical modules that students will undertake include Moral and Political Philosophy, Metaphysics and Epistemology, and Philosophy of Science. As for the Italian element of the course, students will engage with modules such as Italian Language and Society, Modern Italian Narratives, and the History of Italian Cinema. Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue careers in a variety of fields including academia, journalism, marketing, global policy, translation and language services, international development, and diplomacy thanks to their solid grounding in Philosophy and proficient language skills, complemented with cultural understanding. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.