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BA Philosophy and English Literature
About this course
Tackle the big philosophical questions and develop key critical and research skills for your future career on this degree course at Anglia Ruskin University. Explore the big questions that have puzzled humans for centuries, alongside works of English literature that offer unique perspectives on them. Learn to make your point of view stand out with substance and style. Consider questions such as ‘Who are we?’, ‘What can we know?’, and ‘What should we do to lead worthwhile lives?’ and discover how great minds have tried to answer them. You’ll also explore how works of English literature have offered up fresh ideas and perspectives on these issues, shaped by their historical and cultural context. As you study you’ll develop your understanding of other subjects too, like history, politics, religion, psychology and history of art. Our English courses ranked 3rd in the UK for “organisation and management” in the National Student Survey 2024
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