BSc Mathematics and Philosophy(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Year 3

(Award available for year: Bachelor of Science)

Learning outcomes

Philosophy LOs
1. Apply advanced skills of philosophical analysis to the writings of some major philosophers in contemporary theory and/or the history of philosophy
2. Demonstrate specialised knowledge and analysis of philosophical concepts, theories and arguments in a chosen area(s)
3. Identify and reflect upon the implications of philosophy for your own life and/or the world around you
4. Apply your understanding of philosophical areas of enquiry, concepts and methodologies, to effectively develop and articulate a sophisticated philosophical view of your own
Maths LOs
5. Demonstrate facility with a wide range of techniques to solve mathematical problems.
6. Build a mathematical model that represents some non-mathematical reality.
7. Critically evaluate a mathematical argument.
8. Understand, recall, and translate mathematical concepts in a range of contexts.
9. Select an appropriate formalism to handle a mathematical concept
Joint LO
10. Undertake extended, detailed independent research and apply an advanced understanding of concepts and methodologies in either discipline to develop and defend your own view/position

Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Use a range of digital technologies to find, retrieve and process data, and produce outputs such as presentations, summaries, reports, and discussions (Digital, Work Ready and Academic skill)
2. Select and use a range of relevant sources to strengthen the quality of academic work (Academic, Work Ready and Enterprise skill)
3. Plan and execute a self-guided piece of research (Academic and Work Ready skill)
4. Identify when, why and how to appropriately acknowledge someone else’s work and ideas (Academic and Work Ready skill)
5. Work with others in a collaborative way and have well developed strategies for overcoming the challenges of such collaboration (Work Ready and Enterprise skill)
6. Communicate complex information, ideas, problems, and solutions in a variety of ways to a variety of audiences (Academic and Work Ready Skill)
7. Manage your time and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines (Academic and Work Ready Skill)
8. Identify for yourself the abilities, skills or knowledge that need further development and employ effective strategies to address them (Academic and Work Ready skill)

Assessment

As is appropriate to the discipline of Philosophy, and with only a few exceptions, assessment is in the form of a coursework essay. Presentations, group work and portfolios may be used, depending on the learning outcomes of the module. Maths modules are typically in the form of exams but may also include portfolios and project output. There will be a range of unassessed formative exercises, allowing students to make progress with the LOs and skills outside an assessment context. Opportunities for explicit discussion and support will be made available by module leaders in office hours and in routine meetings with academic personal tutors.