Practical Philosophy C

30 credits

Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 5FP004

Code
5FP004
Education cycle
First cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Practical Philosophy G2E
Grading system
Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G), Fail (U)
Finalised by
The Department Board, 2 March 2026
Responsible department
Department of Philosophy

Entry requirements

52.5 credits from Practical Philosophy A, incl. the sub-course Critical Thinking, and Practical Philosophy B, including the B essay sub-course

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to have received:

  • a first experinece in doing their own research, presented in the form of an independently written essay
  • in-depth knowledge of two different areas of philosophy.

Content

The course consists of three parts:

  • Sub-course 1 (7.5 credits)
  • Sub-course 2 (7.5 credits)
  • Sub-course 3: C essay (15 credits) (a degree thesis for a Bachelor's degree) 

Sub-courses 1 and 2 may vary from semester to semester.

Instruction

Regarding instruction in the sub-courses, see under Other regulations.

Assessment

Regarding assessment in the sub-courses, see under Other regulations.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.

Other regulations

Sub-courses 1 and 2 exist as separate courses with their own syllabi. See these syllabi for regulations for the sub-courses 1 and 2. The essay course also exists as a separate course with its own syllabus, 5FP063 Bachelor's Thesis in Practical Philosophy, 15 credits. See that syllabus for regulations for the essay sub-course.

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