BA Philosophy and Portuguese (RV55)
2022 entry
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UCAS code | RV55 |
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Application method |
Full time: UCAS Part time: Apply direct to the University |
Course duration | 4 year(s) full-time |
Tuition fees |
Fees quoted are for 2021 entry only. Fees for 2022 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2021.
Part-time tuition fees will normally be charged on a pro rata basis Further information on tuition fees, living costs and financial support. |
Location of course | Clifton campus, Placements |
Part-time study |
6-7 year(s) part-time Part-time study over six or seven years with daytime, weekday teaching plus a period of residence abroad |
About BA Philosophy and Portuguese
This course combines philosophy with study of Portuguese, providing a valuable skill set that is ideally tailored to the increasingly globalised workplace.
For philosophy, you will study units covering introduction to philosophy, logic, and realism and normativity.
Portuguese is the seventh most widely spoken language in the world, and Portuguese-speaking countries such as Brazil and Angola have complex and fascinating cultures.
You will spend your third year abroad working or studying at a partner institution in a Portuguese-speaking environment. This will enable you to refine your language skills and cultural understanding. For further details of year abroad opportunities visit Global Opportunities.
Both departments enjoy a strong reputation for teaching and research and this course combination provides intellectual challenge with a cosmopolitan perspective.
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Course structure
In your first year of philosophy you will gain a grounding in the fundamentals of philosophy through two mandatory introductory units: one exploring issues in epistemology and metaphysics; the other concerning moral and political philosophy. You will also take a unit in critical thinking and logic.
In year two you complete your foundation in philosophy with a mandatory unit on realism and normativity and conduct more detailed study in topics ranging from ethics to the philosophy of language.
In the final year you may undertake an independent study unit on almost any topic in philosophy, writing an extended essay in consultation with a supervisor. Final-year taught units relate to the research interests of staff in areas ranging from global justice to philosophy of physics.
For Portuguese, you will study language and culture units focusing on topics that range from history and politics, to linguistics, literature and cinema.
Find out more about the course structure and units available for Philosophy and PortugueseTypical offer for BA Philosophy and Portuguese - applicants must meet one of the following
A-level Standard offer |
AAB including a modern language |
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A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? | BBB including a modern language |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer |
34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in a modern language |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? |
31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in a modern language |
Cambridge Pre-U offer | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C. |
Access to HE Diploma offer | Access to HE Diploma in Humanities. The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include at least 21 credits at Distinction and 24 at Merit or above. Plus proven capacity for language learning, usually through a B at A-level in a modern language.
Mature students are welcome to contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. |
BTEC offer | DDD All applicants must demonstrate proven capacity for language learning, usually through a B at A-level in a modern language. |
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer | Advanced Higher: AB including a modern language, and Standard Higher: AAABB |
Welsh Baccalaureate offer | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. |
European Baccalaureate offer | 80% overall, with 8.0 in a modern language |
UK qualifications | Further information about UK qualifications |
International qualifications | Accepted international qualifications |
Applicants must also meet these requirements
GCSE profile requirements | Profile: Higher numeracy requirement (6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent) Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels. |
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English language requirements | If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile B Further information about English language requirements and profile levels. |
How we assess your application
Admissions statements relate to 2021 entry and will be updated for 2022 entry in summer 2021.
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