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Undergraduate programmes in Humanities

Birkbeck With academic Goldsmiths london.ac.uk/humanities direction from: Royal Holloway World class. Worldwide. University of London Join the World Class

Quality of learning 1 The programmes in this prospectus are developed by academics from the University of London’s Member Institutions, ensuring the world-class quality of the degree.

Study without relocating 2 Fit your studies around your work and your personal commitments. Study wherever you live and at a time that suits you.

A mark of excellence 3 Gain a prestigious qualification from the internationally renowned University of London, which has offered its awards via distance learning since 1858.

Employability 4 Enhance your employability by developing skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and time management, all of which are highly valued by employers worldwide.

Join the World Class 5 After graduation you become part of our global network of influential alumni, including distinguished academics, writers and Nobel prize winners.

2 Undergraduate programmes in Humanities “In a fast changing environment of worldwide access to higher education, a University of London degree continues to offer a guarantee of quality, value and intellectual rigour.”

Professor Wendy Thomson Vice-Chancellor, University of London

london.ac.uk/humanities 3 A global university centred around you

About your qualification You can choose from different levels of study depending on your circumstances and experience.

Your learning community • Access a wealth of study resources based on the world-class teaching of University of London academics and experts in the field. • Participate in a global learning community by connecting online with fellow students worldwide to collaborate and share perspectives.

Value With no travel, relocation or accommodation costs, studying through the University of London is much more affordable than coming to London to study on campus. What’s more, you can continue working.

4 Undergraduate programmes in Humanities Contents

Introduction Key dates Join the World Class 2 A global university centred around you 4 Academic direction 6 Divinity programmes Programmes available 8 Applications deadline: 1 October 2021 How you study 10 Online support 12 Registration deadline: Programmes 30 October 2021 Divinity 14 English programmes English 16 Applications deadline: History 18 15 September 2021 Philosophy 20 Registration deadline: Reference 9 October 2021 Entrance requirements 22 Application and registration process 24 History programmes Further information 26 Applications deadline: 30 September 2021

Registration deadline: 30 October 2021

Philosophy programmes Applications deadline: 30 October 2021

Registration deadline: 30 November 2021

All programmes begin: November 2021

london.ac.uk/humanities 5 Academic direction

The academic direction for the programmes listed in this prospectus is provided by the University of London and its following Member Institutions:

Birkbeck Goldsmiths Royal Holloway

Since 1823, Birkbeck has reached out Founded in 1891, Goldsmiths is Royal Holloway has an international to people traditionally excluded by internationally renowned for teaching reputation for the highest quality other universities. It is unique in its and research in creative, cultural and teaching and research across the mission to enable mature students to cognitive disciplines. Its distinctive sciences, arts and humanities. Originally gain higher education qualifications attitude to learning encourages colleges for women, Bedford (1849) via part-time study. Today, it is ranked students to explore ideas, challenge and Royal Holloway (1886) have among the leading UK university boundaries, investigate fresh ways continued to grow in size and status institutions for its excellence in of thinking and stretch their minds since merging in 1985. It is among the research in the humanities, social intellectually and creatively. top research-led universities in the sciences and natural sciences. country with a world-class reputation • Offers academic direction for English for developing original research. • Offers academic direction by distance and flexible learning. for Philosophy by distance • Offers academic direction for History and flexible learning. by distance and flexible learning.

6 Undergraduate programmes in Humanities A University of London degree

Undergraduate degrees of the University of London are awarded with Honours. The award certificate will indicate the level of the academic performance (Honours) achieved University of London by classifying the award. The classification of the degree will be A trusted name in global education, based on the ratified marks from the University of London is one of the the completed assessments. oldest and most prestigious universities The standard classification system for in the UK and is internationally bachelor’s degrees with Honours is: regarded as a centre of academic excellence. Our students have gone • First Class on to study for postgraduate degrees. • Upper Second Class • Offers academic direction for Divinity • Lower Second Class by distance and flexible learning. • Third Class A Pass Degree or Ordinary Degree is a degree without Honours. Specific rules for the classification of awards are given in the Programme Regulations, under Scheme of Award.

london.ac.uk/humanities 7 Programmes available

No. of Study Programme Key points courses period CertHE Divinity 4 1–5 years • The University of London Bachelor of Divinity (BD) has been offered for over 150 years. DipHE Divinity 8 2–5 years • You can choose to focus on Christian theology or Bachelor of Divinity 12 3–6 years on religion more broadly. Offers a range of subjects, including Biblical texts and languages, and religion and reason, ethics, science, violence or global politics. • The DipHE and CertHE are qualifications in their own right. You may transfer from the CertHE Divinity and the DipHE Divinity to the BD once you have successfully completed either. Short courses 2 1–2 years • You can register for up to two Divinity courses as short courses. CertHE English 4 1–5 years • Developed by Goldsmiths, whose Department of English and Comparative Literature is in the top 150 DipHE English 8 2–5 years English departments in the world (QS rankings 2020). BA English 12 3–8 years • The faculty embraces new and traditional approaches to English studies. • Provides an opportunity to learn about some of the great literatures of the world. • The DipHE and CertHE are qualifications in their own right. You may transfer to the BA once you have successfully completed either. Short courses 3 1–2 years • You can register for up to three Level 4 courses as short courses. BA History 12 3–6 years • Developed by Royal Holloway, a recognised centre of excellence in teaching and research. • Offers a structured route to the past in all its guises, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the civil rights movement in the USA. • Provides a greater understanding of history, and trains you to think critically, assess evidence of many kinds and express ideas with precision. Short course 1 1–2 years • You can register for one Stage 1 course on a stand-alone basis.

8 Undergraduate programmes in Humanities No. of Study Programme Key points courses period CertHE Philosophy 4 1–5 years • Developed by Birkbeck, one of the highest ranking Philosophy departments in the UK. DipHE Philosophy 8 2–5 years • Covers a range of subjects, including: the nature of existence and reality and our knowledge of them; logic BA Philosophy 12 3–6 years and reasoning; the nature of mind, ethics and moral value; the thought of major thinkers including Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Spinoza, Leibniz and Kant; and the philosophy of art and beauty. • The DipHE and CertHE are qualifications in their own right. You may transfer to the BA once you have successfully completed either. Short course 1 1–2 years • If you would like to see for yourself what the study of philosophy involves, but do not wish to commit to the CertHE, DipHE or BA, you can register for 'Introduction to philosophy' as a short course.

london.ac.uk/humanities 9 How you study

Flexible study Assessment Study materials

Our programmes offer you an Assessment varies between All four programmes provide you with alternative way of obtaining programmes but is likely to consist a dedicated online VLE where you a prestigious degree or other of a mixture of coursework and will find a range of study materials. qualification at a reasonable cost. examinations. Three of our humanities These vary from programme to The University of London allows programmes offer you the opportunity programme but are likely to include: you to fit your studies around your to write a dissertation in which you can own schedule and responsibilities. choose a topic of particular interest • a welcome and introduction to you and study it in depth with to your programme Time allocation one-to-one supervision from a tutor. • written notes, videos, podcasts, The format and mode of assessment scanned book chapters, past As a guide, you should dedicate at least for these programmes may change examination papers, subject guides 35 hours per week for approximately due to events or circumstances beyond and a range of learning activities 34 weeks of the year to your studies if our control. Students will be informed • discussion forums where you you intend to complete the maximum of their assessment arrangements via will be able to discuss topics of of four courses in any one year. their Virtual Learning Environment interest with other students. (VLE), once confirmed. For the latest information on examinations, please visit: london.ac.uk/exams

10 Undergraduate programmes in Humanities Specially produced Registered students are entitled to free reference access to Senate House Library. study materials However, there are membership fees payable for those who wish to borrow A study pack is available for some of our books. For more information, visit: programmes. The cost is included london.ac.uk/senate-house-library in your initial and continuing registration fees (where applicable). These materials are specially produced Additional teaching for self-directed learning by academics support appointed by the University of London. All programmes provide specialist academic tutors to support you Books online as you study, guide the forum Bertram Johnson discussions, and provide feedback. Bachelor of Divinity, Australia For certain programmes, you will need Some programmes can be studied to purchase your own books. We at a Recognised Teaching Centre. ‘It is hard work, demanding ensure all key books are widely available and challenging but is well either from internet bookshops or by The University of London currently worth the investment of mail order. For more information, visit: works with a growing network time and effort. You will bit.ly/uol_study_materials of independent teaching centres acquire sound intellectual worldwide that provide tuition support discipline which will be Please note: all BD course study for our students. For further information invaluable in the workplace.’ materials (with the exception of about recognised centres, including one optional module) are available brief profiles and the programmes that online through the VLE. they are recognised to teach, please visit: bit.ly/recognised-centres Library support

The Online Library provides access to over 97 million ejournal articles, a range of ebooks in many subjects, as well as access to a range of databases. For more information visit: onlinelibrary.london.ac.uk

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The Student Portal

You are required to confirm on your application form that you have access to the internet so that you are able to make use of resources which are only available online. As soon as you have registered, we will send you a University of London username and password that will allow you to log in to the Student Portal. Once logged in, you can also access your University of London email account. All of the online resources available to students can be found in the Portal.

The Virtual Learning Environment

By supporting your studies and helping you to feel part of a community, the VLE forms an important part of your study experience with us. All of the programmes listed in this prospectus are supported by a VLE. Across all programmes, the VLE allows you to view and download subject guides, access the Online Library, receive notices and other programme-related information, and view past examination papers and Examiners’ commentaries. There is also the opportunity to access the online student cafe forum and interact with fellow students for general chat and student-to-student support.

12 Undergraduate programmes in Humanities Divinity leads five monthly online discussion Study support The VLE allows you to: forums in which all students are To support your studies, strongly encouraged to participate. you will have access to: • access a range of online resources, Level 4 students will also receive including readings, written guidance the added benefit of feedback on • the core textbooks for each course to the readings and audio written work through the submission automatically provided to you as part or video presentations of a ‘formative assessment’. of your course fees • take part in discussions with fellow Level 5 and 6 students will have the • an online tutor for each course, students in the online forums. option of participating in online who will lead seminar discussions e-seminars and submitting up to and is available to support your Study support four practice essays per year for course from the time you register through to the examination To support your studies, you will feedback by academic staff. have access to: Additional support and advice will be • a dedicated Distance Learning • an online tutor for every module available from a dedicated Learning Coordinator to provide administrative and technical support. • feedback on a coursework Support Coordinator and course essay for most modules convenors, who serve as the first point of contact for course-specific queries. Philosophy • academic advice from the The VLE allows you to: programme director. Supplements to the full subject guides will be provided for Level 4 courses for • take part in e-seminar discussions extra study support and guidance. English • submit and receive feedback on optional formative assignments. The VLE allows you to: Registered students can also obtain general academic advice from the • take part in e-seminar discussions Programme Director at Goldsmiths. and access audio lectures • access student discussion History forums for each course. The VLE allows you to: • take part in discussions/seminars Study support with your tutors and other students To support your studies, you will be • submit and receive feedback on assigned a tutor and a tutor group your coursework assignments. for each Level 4 course. The tutor

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societies. It offers you an opportunity Features of the to consider your own answers to questions which are of fundamental programmes human concern – whether you are an active member of a faith • You will study questions that are community, or have no faith at all. of fundamental human concern. The Certificate of Higher Education in • You will gain a deeper Divinity (CertHE) programme provides understanding of individuals and you with a solid introduction to the communities who have been study of religious belief and is a good influenced by religious belief. basis for further study. The Diploma • You will have a chance to consider of Higher Education in Divinity your own answers to some of A welcome from (DipHE) and the Bachelor of Divinity life’s important questions. Dr Elizabeth Burns, (BD) offer you a choice of courses from several disciplines, such as the • You will develop your ability to Programme Director study of religion, including biblical analyse texts and arguments. languages, philosophy of religion, • You will gain an understanding According to research carried out by religion and ethics, religion and science, of, and engage critically with, the the Pew Research Center in 2015, some and religion and global politics. impact of religion on individuals and 6.2 billion of the world’s 7.4 billion societies, enabling individuals and people have some kind of religious The University of London BD is one of societies to work for positive change. affiliation. Religious beliefs can give the very few BD programmes available a sense of ultimate meaning and worldwide. Although the distinctive purpose, function as a source of values name of this programme reflects its Key points about the CertHE and provide rituals and ceremonies 150-year history at the University, it and DipHE Divinity that mark key rites of passage in our also reflects a growing tendency to • These qualifications are intended lives. They can give us a structure for refer to ‘the divine’ rather than ‘God’ to appeal to two different kinds of living and help us to make sense of in order to include a wider range of students: those who would like a some of the most important aspects interpretations of the religious ultimate. University of London award in Divinity, of human life. Religious beliefs often The study of religious belief is but do not feel ready to commit to influence the cultural and political lives particularly useful not only for studying for a full degree, and those of communities, and can sometimes working with religious organisations, who do not satisfy the University’s be a source of conflict between but also for those in the teaching entrance requirements for admission both individuals and societies. profession, the social services or to the degree (CertHE only). The study of religious belief can help other occupations that are concerned • If you obtain the CertHE or DipHE in you to understand the beliefs of others with people and their values. Divinity you may apply to transfer and the ways in which it has shaped your registration to the BD.

14 Undergraduate programmes in Humanities Programme structure Level 6 • New Testament Greek: language and texts (Level 5) BD: 12 courses, including four Texts in Hebrew* introductory Level 4 courses, New Testament theology: • History of Christianity (Level 5) followed by seven courses (at least texts in English • Buddhism (Level 5) two from Level 5 and three from Level 6), plus the Dissertation. Texts in Greek: John and Romans* • Religion and ethics (Level 5) DipHE: Eight courses, including Religions in relationship • Religion and reason (Level 5) four introductory Level 4 courses Religion and global politics and four courses selected • Religion and global politics (Level 6) Religion and violence from Level 5 and Level 6. • Religion and violence (Level 6) Religion and science CertHE: Four Level 4 courses. • Religion and science (Level 6) Dissertation (BD only) Level 4 (compulsory for all students) Additional information Religion, meaning and value The courses marked (*) Performance based Reading the Hebrew Bible/ have prerequisites. admission route: Old Testament DipHE students may not take the Dissertation. If you do not meet the academic Reading the New Testament requirements for direct entry, you Introduction to Islam can apply for the CertHE via the or History of Christianity Individual courses Performance based admission route. For more information, visit: Level 5 You may take up to two individual bit.ly/divinity-entry-reqs Biblical Hebrew: language and texts courses on a stand-alone basis. Sacrifice, praise and wisdom* The following individual courses are available for study New Testament Greek: on a stand-alone basis: language and texts History of Christianity • Religion, meaning and value (Level 4) (if not selected at level 4) • Reading the Hebrew Bible/ Christian doctrine* Old Testament (Level 4) Buddhism • Reading the New Testament (Level 4) Religion and ethics • Introduction to Islam (Level 4) Religion and reason • Biblical Hebrew: language and texts (Level 5)

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You will also enjoy some of the great of the moral and social questions literatures of the world in English, surrounding the techniques immersing yourself in a range through which analysis and of works from classical literature persuasion are achieved. to 21st-century literatures. • You will develop a broad range of skills, including general Programme overview communicative competence, as well as more technical skills The English programme has been of literary-critical analysis. developed by Goldsmiths, the • The key skills gained should provide UK’s leading creative university. a sound basis for a range of careers, Goldsmiths brings creative and including the civil service, teaching, A welcome from unconventional approaches to research, media and business. Dr Sarah Barnsley, subjects in the arts, humanities, social sciences and computing, with an • The DipHE and CertHE will appeal Programme Director emphasis on the highest academic to two different kinds of student: standards of teaching and research. those who would like a University Goldsmiths is proud of its role as of London award in English, but do Goldsmiths’ Department of English Member Institution for the BA, DipHE not feel ready to commit to studying and Comparative Literature is in and CertHE English programmes. for a full degree, and those who do the top 150 English departments Students who have taken these not satisfy the University’s entrance in the world (QS rankings 2020). programmes worldwide have requirements for the degree. enjoyed their studies and benefited from the experience, and many • If you obtain the DipHE or CertHE, have achieved excellent results. Features of the you may transfer your registration to programmes the BA English and automatically be The programmes are closely credited with the courses passed. modelled on the full-time students • You will study a range of literary and at Goldsmiths. They share the same other works, written in different styles Please note: These awards are ethos, which requires you to pursue and from different periods; you will predominantly concerned with your own interests and preoccupations, develop an awareness of changing the study of English literature. It is using your initiative and thinking rhetorical techniques and effects. assumed that prospective students out problems for yourself. • The study of English is concerned will already be fluent in spoken and You will receive an excellent education with questions of meaning, social written English (e.g. an International in the discipline, and develop the behaviour and structure, as well English Language Testing System ability to solve problems, conduct as with problems of aesthetic and (IELTS) overall score of at least 6). The research and write essays in a creative, cultural value. Your work directs programme contains no element of critical and disciplined manner. you towards greater awareness training in language proficiency.

16 Undergraduate programmes in Humanities Programme structure Level 5 (BA/DipHE only) Language and gender BA: 12 courses Two courses chosen from: Language and the media DipHE: eight courses Augustans and Romantics Postcolonial literatures in English CertHE: four courses Literature of the later Middle Ages Shakespeare Level 4 (all students) Renaissance and Restoration The Novel Two compulsory courses PLUS two courses chosen from: Approaches to text Creative and Life Writing Short courses Explorations in literature Moderns You can take up to three Level 4 PLUS two courses chosen from: Varieties of English courses on a stand-alone basis. These credit-bearing short courses are Introduction to Creative and Victorians an ideal option if you are keen to Life Writing Level 6 (BA only) update your professional knowledge Introduction to English language Four courses chosen from: of the subject, enhance your career or sample the programme. Renaissance comedy: American literature Shakespeare and Jonson Drama since 1860

london.ac.uk/humanities 17 History

develop your analytical and reasoning Features of the skills; adjudicate between differing academic arguments and uses of programmes evidence; and write in an effective and appropriate style. Studying history • The programme will give you a makes us more sharply observant and greater understanding of history, less complacent, providing us with train you to think critically, assess valuable insight into the modern world. evidence of many kinds and express ideas with precision. We look forward to you joining our community of scholars in the • The range of skills that you will learn, study of history, and as teachers, all highly valued by employers, can be watching your thrive as you learn transferred to many different careers. A welcome from more about the world around you. • To support your studies, tutor- Dr Catriona Cooper, led online seminars are held. You Programme overview will also be able to submit and Programme Director receive written feedback on the coursework essay element. It’s an exciting time to be a historian. In the study of history, we have Whether your interests lie in the a record of the infinite variety of • The Foundation-level courses recent or ancient past, close to home human experiences, and in that provide an introduction to a variety or further afield; the past is alive, record we can find ourselves. of approaches, methods and dynamic, controversial and above all Through the study of history, we can subjects, which is an ideal platform relevant to how we understand and master and understand the past, which for exploring Stages 2 and 3. view the world around us. The study is key to the understanding of the • This is an online programme, of the past can be hugely rewarding present. The value of history, then, is fully supported by a VLE. whether you just want to know more, that it teaches us what we have done explore historical evidence and fact, or and thus what we are, and possibly • You will typically receive 25–30 understand more about being human. influences our future. Essentially, textbooks during your studies, covered by your course fees. We hope our enthusiasm and history underpins what we are today. commitment will match your own The BA History offers a structured • Although you cannot choose to in studying history with us. We pride route to the past in all its guises, register for a CertHE or DipHE History, ourselves in encouraging your love from the Romans, the Barbarians and they are available as exit qualifications of history. Our staff will guide you the Vikings to American civil rights, for students who find themselves through your studies, building-up your from the Crusades to the use of film unable to complete the BA. confidence in meeting the challenges and photography as a source for the of the discipline. We will help you writing of history in the 20th century.

18 Undergraduate programmes in Humanities Programme structure Stage 3 (four courses) Modern political ideas BA: 12 courses Two Group B courses AND one Group The Crusades and the eastern D* course AND one Group E course Stage 1 (four full courses) Mediterranean 1095–1291 One compulsory half Two Group B courses AND Group D full courses (dissertation) Foundation course two Group E courses Blasphemy, irreligion and the History and meanings One Group B course AND one Group English Enlightenment 1650–1720 D* course AND two Group E courses PLUS three half Foundation Martin Luther King and the civil courses chosen from: One Group B course AND rights movement in the USA British social and economic three Group E courses Politics and society in history 1945–97 One Group D* course AND Palestine c.1900–1948 State, society and the individual three Group E courses; The clash of powers and cultures: in the non-Western world from the list opposite Sino-American relations *A Group D (dissertation) course can only during the Cold War ‘The camera never lies’: film, be selected if the equivalent Group E photography and history (examination) course has also been selected. Please note: not all courses will in the 20th-century necessarily be available in every year. Stage 2 and 3 optional courses The Magna Carta and its legacies Group E full courses (examination) Group A full courses Blasphemy, irreligion and the PLUS two full Gateway 20th-century world history courses chosen from: English Enlightenment 1650–1720 British history 1770–1990 Conflict and identity in modern Martin Luther King and the civil Europe c.1770–2000 From nation state to multiple rights movement in the USA monarchy: British history 1485–1649 Republics, kings and people: Politics and society in the foundations of modern Modern times: international Palestine c.1900–1948 political culture economic history c.1901–1990 The clash of powers and Rome to Renaissance: an US history since 1877 cultures: Sino-American relations during the Cold War introduction to the Middle Ages Group B full courses Please note: not all courses will The rich tapestry of life: a social and Communicating history necessarily be available in every year. cultural history of Europe c.1500–1780 Ethnicity, identity and citizenship Stage 2 (four courses) in modern British life Short courses Three Group A courses AND Experience, culture and identity: You can now take the Stage 1 one Group B course chosen women’s lives in England 1688–c.1850 from the list opposite course, ‘The Magna Carta and its Global challenges: historical legacies’, on a stand-alone basis. perspectives on the 21st- century world

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The study materials for the programme answers to various questions featured have been developed with the needs in the course. Students on the BA of students in mind. The subject Philosophy programme have the guides for each course are designed opportunity to write a dissertation to support independent study, under the supervision of one of and are written by philosophers Birkbeck’s expert academics. who are experts in their fields. Birkbeck’s Philosophy Department The CertHE Philosophy makes it has an international reputation possible for you to see what is involved for research excellence. in philosophical investigation, without being committed immediately Features of the to the longer period of study A welcome from required for the BA. You can also programmes gain credit towards further study. Dr Florian Steinberger, • The programme provides a Programme Director The ‘Introduction to philosophy’ course, thorough grounding in the central which all students study, is intended areas of philosophy. It introduces Many philosophical questions were to provide initiation into the subject. historical and contemporary issues first asked in one form or another I welcome you into a study that is in the subject and encourages you thousands of years ago. Others are rewarding and fascinating at the to make connections between prompted by the latest developments same time. Whether as a BA, DipHE the ideas and arguments that in the arts and sciences. But whether or CertHE student, I hope you will inform philosophical debates. ancient or recent, these questions are enjoy your studies with us. fundamental to human existence. • You will study a range of philosophical works from classical By participating in great philosophical Programme overview times to the present day. Optional debates, you will develop your skills courses will enable you to focus of rigorous reasoning; by study, The study of philosophy is the study on particular interests, such as analysis and criticism of great works of of questions about knowledge, moral political philosophy, aesthetics philosophy, ancient and modern, we value, art and beauty, mind and world. and philosophies of mind and hope you will develop your capacity to You will learn how to interpret the language, among others. make reasoned judgements for yourself. contributions to these debates made • You will gain an awareness of Since reasoned argument is at its by Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Locke, how the context and terms of heart, it provides excellent training Hume and Kant, as well as those philosophical debate change from for professional careers. The skills of contemporary philosophers. one generation to another. of reasoning, analysis and precision You are expected to be able to of thought and expression that it • You will develop independence assess the arguments of others and of thought and acquire a broad develops, transfer to areas such to formulate your own reasoned as management and law. range of skills, including the ability to analyse complex ideas.

20 Undergraduate programmes in Humanities Key points about the CertHE Level 5 (BA/DipHE only) Introduction to and DipHE Philosophy Four courses chosen from: • These qualifications are intended philosophy short course to appeal to two different kinds Ethics: contemporary perspectives If you would like to see what the of students: those who want to Greek philosophy: Plato study of philosophy involves, but learn more about philosophy and and the pre-Socratics do not wish to commit to a CertHE, would like a University of London Metaphysics DipHE or BA, you can register for award in the subject, but do not ‘Introduction to philosophy’ as a short feel ready to commit to a full Methodology: induction, course. You are required to provide degree, and those who do not reason and science proof of competence in English satisfy the University’s entrance Modern philosophy: Descartes, that is acceptable to the University. requirements for the BA degree. Locke, Berkeley and Hume You apply online and will have a • If you obtain the CertHE or DipHE Level 6 (BA only) registration period of two years. Philosophy, you may transfer your registration to the BA and be Three courses chosen from: Syllabus credited with the courses passed. Aesthetics An introduction to the subject matter Continental philosophy: Hegel, and methods of philosophy by means Programme structure Schopenhauer and Nietzsche of a study of certain fundamental philosophical problems and texts. BA: 12 courses Greek philosophy: Aristotle You will sit a three-hour unseen DipHE: eight courses Modern philosophy: Spinoza, written examination, usually in May. CertHE: four courses Leibniz and Kant Philosophy of language Progression to the Level 4 (all students) CertHE Philosophy Philosophy of mind Four courses If you succeed in getting a pass Epistemology Philosophy of religion mark of 50 per cent or above, you Political philosophy will be considered for progression Ethics: historical perspectives to the CertHE Philosophy. If you do Introduction to philosophy Level 6 (BA only) progress, you may be credited with Logic Dissertation the pass in the course, provided that your application is made within three years of completing the course. If you wish to register for the BA Philosophy or DipHE Philosophy, you must submit a new application and comply with the entrance requirements for that programme.

london.ac.uk/humanities 21 Entrance requirements

BD, BA and DipHE *Applications will be considered from applicants who do not meet the programmes normal minimum age requirement for admission. Each application You must: will be considered on an individual • normally* be aged 17 or basis and the decision taken at the above by 30 November in the discretion of the University of London. year of registration and • meet our general entrance Specific programme requirements and requirements • meet any specific programme Michaela requirements where applicable and BA and DipHE English • meet our English language You must have a competence Soos-Kalogeropoulos requirement. We may require a at least equivalent to a pass in BA History, Germany test of proficiency in English. the UK GCE A level in English. ‘I would recommend distance Further information learning to everyone who CertHE programmes wants to study but has For full details on how to meet our a tight work schedule or You must: entrance requirements, including other obligations which • normally* be aged 18 or further information on our general do not allow to study at a above by 1 September in the entrance requirements, UK GCSE/GCE “normal” university. The year of registration and O and A level equivalents, specific flexibility is fantastic and programme requirements and English the degree qualification is • have passed at least three separate language requirements, you should absolutely the same as an subjects at GCSE/GCE O level, with visit: london.ac.uk/applications “on campus” programme. grades A to C or the equivalent and Directory of Recognised Teaching I feel extremely rewarded • meet any specific programme Centres: bit.ly/ti_directory after having passed another requirements where applicable and exam and seeing the goal • meet our English language of graduating coming requirement. We may require a nearer every year.’ test of proficiency in English.

22 Undergraduate programmes in Humanities Recognition of prior already known to the University to Please note, the following programmes be used as credit against a particular do not recognise prior learning: learning (RPL) course. An academic will have • Certificate of Higher Education confirmed that the learning outcomes in Divinity If you satisfy the entrance requirements of the prior learning and the course for the degree you have chosen and associated with your programme are • Diploma of Higher Education are suitably qualified, you may be able sufficiently similar to grant you credit. in Divinity to apply for RPL, up to a maximum You will not need to complete the of 120 credits. Please refer to your course of your degree programme. • Certificate of Higher Education individual programme regulations in English for specific rules governing RPL. Such qualifications and awards are listed on the programme web page, • Certificate of Higher Education The decision to award credit, known as as well as other conditions for RPL. in Philosophy accreditation of prior learning (APL), is The application deadline for seeking • Diploma of Higher Education made on an automatic or discretionary in Philosophy. basis. Where the decision is automatic, RPL is 1 October, although we advise this allows for qualifications or awards you to apply as early as possible.

london.ac.uk/humanities 23 Application and registration process

Getting started Stage 2 Request for further information: we might require further documentation/ You must apply online at: Submit your documentary evidence. information before we can confirm if london.ac.uk/humanities This can be done online when you meet our entrance requirements. submitting your application or at a later If you intend to study at an Notification that we have referred stage. Please see: bit.ly/Doc-evidence Teaching Centre then you are your application: if you do not advised to contact them before Please do not send automatically meet our entrance submitting your application. original documents. requirements, we will refer your application to the Admissions Please read the ‘Guidance Notes for Panel for individual consideration. Applications’ before you complete Stage 3 The Admissions Panel will consider your application: bit.ly/UG-guidance qualifications which are not published We will contact you by email under the Qualifications for Entrance Stage 1 with one of the following: Schedule, incomplete qualifications and Offer Letter: if you meet our entrance substantial relevant work experience. If Submit your online application form requirements and we have seen we cannot accept you with your current and application fee. Please note the all required documentation, we qualifications and experience, we will application fee is non-refundable. will send you an Offer Letter. advise you on what qualifications you could take in order to meet our entrance requirements in the future.

24 Undergraduate programmes in Humanities Stage 4 Useful information

Complete the online registration. for applicants We explain how to do this You can submit your application even in the Offer Letter. if you are waiting to sit an examination or to receive examination results. We Stage 5 can begin to process your application without all the evidence, although Start your studies. Once you register, we will not be able to give you a you will be given access to the VLE. final decision until all the necessary If your programme provides additional documentation has been received. study materials, these will be sent If you are unsure about whether to your correspondence address. or not you meet our entrance Benedict Jones Hong Kong requirements, we might be able BA English, United Kingdom to advise you on this before you Applicants living in Hong Kong ‘There were several reasons submit your online application. can apply directly through: that I chose this programme However, due to our increased and mode of study. Most The University of Hong Kong workload, we are unable to provide importantly for me it School of Professional and Continuing this advice between 1 September allowed me to conduct my Education (HKU SPACE) and 30 October of each year. University of London studies at my own pace (Admissions Office) Offers are valid for three years. and in my own time whilst 3/F, Admiralty Centre continuing to work full-time. 18 Harcourt Road I found the tutor groups Hong Kong to be helpful and I think that disciplining yourself to study is one of the most important things you need to do to be successful on the programme – you really do only get out what you put in.’

london.ac.uk/humanities 25 Further information

Fees payable to Students with their educational or vocational achievements. The ELC Administration the University disabilities and/or Service website can be found at: access requirements www.enhancedlearningcredits.com The total fee payable to the University of London for 2021–2022 The University of London will be published on our website welcomes applications from Other costs once confirmed. For the latest disabled students and/or those In addition to the fees payable information on programme fees, who have access requirements. please visit: london.ac.uk/fees to the University, you should If you are disabled and/or have also budget for the cost of: Please note: student fees shown on access requirements, we will make • purchasing textbooks our website are net of any local VAT, every reasonable effort to meet your (for some courses) Goods and Services Tax (GST) or any needs. This may include making other sales tax payable by the student access arrangements for examinations, • any course or tuition you in their country of residence. Where such as a separate room or special choose to take (if not provided the University is required to add VAT, aids. If you would like to tell us about on your programme) GST or any other sales tax at the local your disability and/or request access statutory rate, this will be added to arrangements, please complete the • the fee levied by your local the fees shown during the payment relevant section of the application form, examination centre. process. For students resident in the or contact the Inclusive UK, our fees are exempt from VAT. Practice Manager at: [email protected] Financial assistance Armed Forces UK undergraduate students may be able to apply for a part-time tuition fee Students who are members or loan to cover the cost of registration ex-members of the UK Armed Forces and examination entry fees. should note that the University of For full details on eligibility criteria, London has been approved by the please visit: gov.uk/student-finance Ministry of Defence in support of Alternatively, some employers in both the Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) the public and private sector may be Scheme (ELC Provider Reference willing to consider offering financial Number 1284). The Scheme provides assistance to their employees. financial support to eligible Service personnel who wish to enhance

26 Undergraduate programmes in Humanities The information contained in this prospectus was correct at the date of publication but may be subject to change. The University does not intend by publication or distribution of this prospectus to create any contractual or other legal relation with applicants, registered students, their advisers or any other persons. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website. Published by University of London. Copyright © University of London, February 2021.

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