| Study track |
TRACK 1 |
TRACK 2 |
TRACK 3 |
| Course/ program |
Pathways Programs A–F |
ISFP Associate Award |
ISFP Fellowship Award |
University of London Diploma |
University of London BA (Hons) |
| Entry Requirements |
No prior knowledge or study of philosophy is required. Just intelligence and an inquiring mind |
EITHER
Completion of a Pathways Program
OR
Prior study at entry level |
EITHER
Pathways and/or Associate Program
OR
Prior study at intermediate level |
UK students
At least three subjects at grade C or above at GCSE or GCE O-Level or an equivalent qualification
INCLUDING
Grade C or above at GCSE or GCE O-Level English language, or within the last 5 years passing to the required standard a University recognized proficiency test in English
Non-UK students
See University of London Prospectus
|
UK students
EITHER
Diploma in Philosophy
OR
Two subjects at GCE A-Level plus at least three further subjects at GCSE or GCE O-Level (at not less than grade C, or a pass if taken prior to 1975)
OR
Three subjects at GCE A-Level plus one further subject at GCSE or GCE O- Level (at not less than grade C)
Non-UK students
See University of London Prospectus
|
| Length of Program |
Typically, 30–40 weeks at 8–12 study hours per week |
Typically, 30–40 weeks at 8–12 study hours per week |
Typically, 40–50 weeks at 8–12 study hours per week |
Typically two years for three modules plus special introductory module at 12–16 study hours per week |
Typically five years for ten modules (including three Diploma modules for students taking the BA via the Diploma) at 12–16 study hours per week |
| Course Materials |
15 Pathways course units sent at regular intervals by post or email |
No course materials supplied |
No course materials supplied |
Supplied by University of London:
Study Guide for Diploma/BA plus Reading Philosophy edited by S.Guttenplan, J.Hornsby and C.Janaway (Blackwell) |
Supplied by University of London:
Study Guide for Diploma/BA plus Philosophy: A Guide Through the Subject and Philosophy: Further Through the Subject edited by A.C. Grayling (Oxford) |
| Course Work |
Notes and questions in response to each of the 15 units plus five 800 word essays |
Eight essays of 2000–2500 words following a study plan agreed with your Mentor |
Chunks of work of 2000–2500 words following a study plan agreed with your Mentor |
Eight essays of 2000–2500 words for each module following a study plan agreed with your Mentor |
Eight essays of 2000–2500 words for each module following a study plan agreed with your Mentor |
| Mentor Feedback |
800 word letter in response to each set of notes and each essay |
800 word letter in response to each essay plus help with your study plan |
800 word letter in response to each chunk plus help with your study plan |
800 word letter in response to each essay plus advice with study and exam preparation |
800 word letter in response to each essay plus advice with study and exam preparation |
| Requirement for a Pass |
Five essays of around 800 words which reach the standard set by the Director of Studies |
Portfolio of four essays of 2000–2500 words which pass the Board of the ISFP |
Dissertation of 12000–15000 words which passes the Board of the ISFP |
Passing the three hour examination set for each of the four modules |
Passing the three hour examination set for each of the ten modules |
| Qualification Received |
Certificate plus report from the Director of Studies |
Associate Award plus report from the Board of the ISFP |
Fellowship Award plus report from the Board of the ISFP |
University of London Diploma in Philosophy |
University of London BA (Hons) in Philosophy |
