Practical Philosophy C
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.