Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Ethics, Value and Philosophy (V590)

Examine some of the most fundamental ideas about truth, reality, right and wrong and challenge society's views about them with the BA Ethics, Value and Philosophy.

Studying ethics, value and philosophy at the University of Reading will equip students with the ability to think logically, to evaluate arguments critically, and to challenge their own ideas and those of other people.

Reading is one of the only universities to offer a BA in Ethics, Value and Philosophy. Students will learn about central philosophical principles, concepts, problems, texts and figures, with an emphasis on moral philosophy and the theory of value. Students will be taught by leading experts and authorities whose research strengths lie in moral philosophy and the philosophy of the mind and language. Students will also have the chance to study non-Western philosophies, especially Indian philosophy.

This flexible degree allows students to shape their studies to their interests. Only two modules are compulsory in first year: Values and Virtues is an introduction to moral philosophy; Reason and Argument introduces you to the skills required for all philosophy. Students can select four other modules of their choice, with some from outside philosophy if students choose. In years two and three students will have the opportunity to explore their chosen topics in more depth, with modules such as Ethics and Animals, Philosophy of Crime and Punishment and the Environmental Ethics.