University of London Diploma and BA in Philosophy
with support from Pathways

The Diploma and BA (Hons) degree in Philosophy from London University is an exciting development for Pathways, arising from talks held with London University at the beginning of 2003.

We are now able to offer full tutorial support for the University of London External Programme in Philosophy, alongside our own Pathways to Philosophy programs and the Associate and Fellowship awards from the International Society for Philosophers (ISFP).

The University of London BA Philosophy for External students is administered by Birkbeck College London. Academic staff from Birkbeck College plan the syllabuses, develop and write study materials especially for External students, set the examination papers and mark scripts.

As a graduate of Birkbeck College, I can vouch for their high standards of academic excellence. The University of London is among the top rated Universities in the UK.

The University of London BA Philosophy degree is the same for External students as for Internal students attending one of the Colleges of London University. The only difference is that London do not offer any teaching to External students. The Pathways support program is designed to plug that gap.

As well as a BA degree, the University of London also offer a Diploma in Philosophy. You can register for the Diploma, and then convert to the BA after passing the examinations for the Diploma.

The University of London BA Philosophy degree consists of ten modules. The University of London Diploma in Philosophy consists of three modules plus a special introductory module. Assessment is by written examination. There are local examination centres all over the world: details can be found in the Prospectus. In any one year you may take the examination in a minimum of one and maximum of four modules.

For information about the University of London External program and entrance requirements, or to obtain an electronic copy of the University of London Prospectus Undergraduate Study in the Humanities please follow this link:

http://www.londonexternal.ac.uk/prospective_students/undergraduate/birkbeck/philosophy/index.shtml

Alternatively, you can write to:

The Information Centre
Senate House
University of London
Malet Street
London WC1E 7HU
United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7862 8360/ 8361
Fax: +44 (0) 7862 8358
Email: enquiries@external.lon.ac.uk

If you have any questions about the tuition provided by Pathways to Philosophy which are not answered in the following pages, please use the Comments Form or email info@philosophypathways.com.

CONTENTS

'Studying with the External Programme' by Moira McIntyre Written by a student who graduated from the external programme in 2005, here is some essential advice for any student starting out on the Diploma or BA.

Pathways and the external programme An outline of how the University of London external programme works, with an assessment of the amount of study you will need to do and the tutorial support which you will receive from Pathways.

Required, further and optional modules All Diploma and BA students take the 'required' modules, and select their 'further' modules and 'optional' modules.

Course syllabuses Brief descriptions of the philosophy modules currently available taken from the prospectus for the University of London external programme.

How to gain a First Explanation of the different marking systems for the Diploma and BA together with tips for the student who wants to aim for the highest grade.

Feedback from Diploma and BA students Comments by students taking the University of London Diploma and BA in philosophy.

Application form Online application form for Pathways tutorial support for the University of London Diploma and BA in philosophy.