BA History and Philosophy

The BA History and Philosophy course offered by the University of Reading provides a unique opportunity for students to thoroughly explore both historical and philosophical academic fields. The course offers a distinct interdisciplinary perspective on these subjects and encourages depth of understanding.Course Content: The course seeks to provide a thorough understanding of the most significant historical and philosophical periods, ideas, and thinkers. It also enables students to design their own pathway - they can choose to specialise in either history or philosophy, or maintain an equal balance between the two throughout their degree.Key Modules: Whilst studying History and Philosophy, students will delve into subjects such as History and Theory of British Democracy, Metaphysics, Aesthetics and Ethics, Introduction to Logic, Twentieth Century British History, and American History: A survey 1607 to present. They will also explore a range of Themes and Issues in Philosophy, bringing the two disciplines together for a comprehensive learning experience.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a range of careers, including journalism, publishing, law, teaching, the civil service, business and finance, marketing, sales and advertising, charities and non-profit organisations. For those interested in further studies, the course also lays a firm foundation for postgraduate research and study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.