Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy

Field(s) of education and training (ISCED-F)

• Philosophy and ethics (0223)

Main focus

1. This degree provides an in-depth understanding of basic concepts and problems of Western philosophy, as well as its development and discussion from different perspectives.
2. It gives students the ability to construct and criticize formal and informal arguments, detecting possible fallacies and inconsistencies.
3. This degree familiarises students with the use of analogical and digital sources for philosophical research as a basis for articulating consistent judgments regarding issues in scientific, ethical or cultural debates.
4. It fosters the autonomous development of interdisciplinary and specialized philosophical research in post-graduate programmes.
5. After completing this degree, students are qualified to participate in contemporary ethical and political debates that contribute to a respect for basic rights and democratic values.

Competences

1. Possess an in-depth understanding of basic concepts and problems of Western philosophy, as well as the ability to use information sources and articulate well-reasoned judgements of contemporary social, scientific, and ethical issues.
2. Access primary information sources of philosophical thought and retrieve relevant data so as to be able to autonomously carry out specialized research in philosophy.
3. Engage in rational dialogue and thus be able to construct and criticize formal and informal arguments, and detect fallacies or inconsistencies.
4. Use language accurately, in order to analyse the structure of complex controversial issues and to detect significant correlations, always avoiding simplifications and epistemological biases.
5. Be aware of fundamental rights and of the commitment to gender equality and the consolidation of democratic values.
6. Communicate ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and make significant contributions, as educators or experts, to on-going discussions and provide possible solutions in a globalised society.

Name of title awarded in original language

Graduado o Graduada en Filosofía

Qualification requirements

– The student must prove the level B1, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
– The student has to complete the ECTS credits of the study program distributed as follows: Basic Formation (60 ECTS) Obligatory (114 ECTS) Optional (60 ECTS) Final degree project (6 ECTS)

Access to further studies

This Bachelor’s degree gives access to master’s studies.

Admission information

Access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is granted to students with the following degrees/ diplomas or studies, or any other recognized as equivalent to these:
A.1. Spanish Bachiller, European Baccalaureate or International Baccalaureate.
A.2. Baccalaureate from European Union Member States’ education systems or other countries withinternational agreements.
A.3. Advanced Technician in Vocational Training, Advanced Technician in Plastic Arts and Design orAdvanced Technician in Sports Education, from the Spanish Education System.
A.4.Studies carried out in European Union Member States or in other countries with international reciprocal agreements which meet the academic requirements in those States to access their university studyprogrammes.
A.5. Official Spanish university degrees of Diplomado, Arquitecto Técnico, Ingeniero Técnico, Licenciado, Arquitecto, Ingeniero, Graduado or Máster Universitario.
A.6. Partial (foreign or Spanish) university studies.

Access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is also possible for:
B.1. People over twenty-five after successfully passing a specific access test.
B.2. People over forty with work or professional experience related to a university field of knowledge.
B.3. People over forty-five after successfully passing a specific access test.

Likewise, access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is granted to:
C.1. People meeting the requirements to enter university according to the Spanish Education Systemregulations prior to Ley Orgánica 8/2013, of December 9.

Grading scale
In the Spanish university system, modules/courses are graded on a scale of 0 to 10 points with the following qualitative equivalence:
0-4,9: «suspenso»; 5-6,9: «aprobado»; 7-8,9: «notable»; 9-10: «sobresaliente». A special mention, «Matrícula de Honor» may be granted to up to 5% of the students in a group provided they have got a «sobresaliente». To pass a module/course is necessary to get at least 5 points.
In cases of recognition of ECTS, professional experience, cultural or sports activities, or student representation no grading will be recorded but, where appropriate, the word «Apto».

UGR Examination Regulations
https://docencia.ugr.es/sites/vic/docencia/public/inline-files/Normativa_de_evaluacion_y_calificacion_EN.pdf

More info on academic regulations at: 

https://ugrcat.ugr.es/en/about-ugr/#regulations