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Summary of the Profile
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To prepare the specialists of philosophy with broad profile in humanities, who know well the historical and cultural contexts, and are able to use the skills of philosophical analysis, interpretation, reflection, and critical evaluation in independently and competently addressing the tasks and challenges arising in intellectual and practical activities.
Learning outcomes:
The competencies of the Bachelor of Philosophy include: ability to learn, study and work individually and in groups; ability to think critically, to evaluate and to interpret and apply the knowledge in various professional activities: ability to present one’s own position, to reflect, discuss, argue for and defend it; to know and understand
the fundamental problems of philosophy; ability to apply philosophical paradigms while considering the general problems of the relationship between human beings and the world; ability to conduct research and create texts of philosophical character; ability to apply the multidisciplinary approach.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Lectures, problem-based teaching, discussions and group work at seminars, analysis of theoretical literature, collecting of sources, bibliography, verbal presentations and reflection, presentation of academic papers and training practice, opposing, consultations, individual counselling (tutorship).
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The main form of evaluation is an examination. However, courses units may be evaluated by the pass/fail evaluation as well. Every course unit is concluded with either a written or written-oral examination or pass/fail evaluation. Student's knowledge and general performance during the exam are evaluated using grading scale from 1 (very poor) to 10 (excellent), or by pass or fail evaluation in the cases when pass/fail evaluation is foreseen as a final evaluation of the course unit.
Study subjects (modules):
Compulsory Courses – 155 ECTS, Optional Courses – 70 ECTS, General Education Modules – 15 ECTS. The program is composed according to the principle of accumulation of competence. The first courses prepare tools for future work: Foreign languages, Greek, Latin, Introduction to Philosophy and Logic. Historical studies are carried out consistently by epochs – Ancient, Medieval, Modern Times. Contemporary philosophy (e.g. Analytical philosophy, Phenomenology, etc.) is studied only in latter courses. Areas of philosophy (e.g. Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, etc.) are studied in parallel, however it is generally sought to ensure that they already have a historical basis.
The General education course units that students choose from a general list proposed by the University are taken in the first and second year.
Specialisations:
Philosophy of Science and Logic;
Philosophy and Visual Culture
Access to professional activity:
Due to transferable skills acquired during the studies of philosophy, professional activities of graduates are exceptionally diverse: education, civil service, government and public administration bodies, private enterprises, strategic bodies, non-governmental organizations, management consultancy, sales and advertising, publishing, journalism and media, public relations, etc.
In some areas specific professional career may require further studies. For example, school teachers are required to acquire a professional qualification. It can be acquired through minor studies during the same study period or as one-year professional studies later.
Access to further study:
Bachelors of Philosophy are prepared to continue Masters Studies in various fields of humanities and social sciences, and in some cases in the fields of other areas.
