BA History & Philosophy

The BA in History and Philosophy offered by Queen's University Belfast offers an intellectual approach to understanding human history and philosophical thought. This programme fosters critical thinking, analytical abilities, research methods, and comprehensive knowledge of historical and philosophical traditions, making it a viable choice for those interested in both disciplines.Course Content: The course merges history and philosophy in a systematic manner, enabling the exploration of different periods of history with various philosophical perspectives. Students are encouraged to develop their own philosophies based on historical experiences. The course also includes a dissertation project that will allow learners to delve deeper into their chosen historical or philosophical topic.Key Modules: The program is divided into three stages. Key modules in Stage 1 include ‘Foundations for Learning in History & Philosophy’, ‘Medieval Europe’, ‘Introduction to Philosophy’, amongst others. Stage 2 and 3 involves advanced and specialized modules like ‘Metaphysics’, ‘Politics and Power in the Early Modern British Isles’, ‘Philosophy of Science’ and many more.Accreditations: The course is certified by Queen's University Belfast, a renowned institution in the UK.Future Careers: A degree in History and Philosophy opens up a broad range of career options. Graduates can pursue careers in sectors such as Journalism and Broadcasting, Law, Civil Service, PR and Marketing, Heritage and Tourism, among others. The skills developed during the course also pave the way for higher-level research and postgraduate studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.