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Art & Philosophy

Study detals

: Bachelor's degree : BA (Hons) Art & Philosophy : Full time : 36 Month

Requirements

English language requirements

IELTS Academic

  • Overall 6.0
  • Writing 6.0
  • Listening 5.5
  • Reading 5.5
  • Speaking 5.5

We also accept other English language qualifications. (TOEFEL iBT, Trinity ISE, LANGUAGECERT Academic..)

Don’t meet the English language requirements?

Pre-sessional English for international students. If you hold a conditional offer and have not yet met the English entry requirements for a degree course at the University, we can help you with our pre-sessional English courses.

Study for 4 years (start at Level 1)

The essential subjects are Mathematics + another science (Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, or Computing Science) - A-level, GCE CCC

Study for 3 years (start at Level 2)

The essential subjects are Mathematics + another Science (Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology or Computing Science) - A-level, GCE ABB

IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma

Study for 4 years (start at Level 1) - 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level

Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher Level

Study for 3 years (start at Level 2) - 32 points, including 6, 5, 5 at higher level

Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher Level

Speciality

International College Dundee

If you do not meet our academic grade requirements for your chosen course, we can offer you an alternative route to begin your studies. Our international incorporated degrees will develop your subject knowledge, academic English and university level study skills.

Pathways Available - International Stage One

Tuition fees for International students will increase by no more than 5% per year for the length of your course.

Additional information

Degree Overview

Art & Philosophy brings together Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and Philosophy at the School of Humanities.

You will be taught by artists of international standing and by respected practising philosophers. The Philosophy section of the course will introduce you to advanced philosophical approaches towards contemporary issues in politics, ethics, art, film, literature and the sciences.

You will have the freedom to explore and develop your own interests, at your own pace, building strong foundations for a successful career in the creative industries.

You are free to explore a wide range of mediums using our high quality studio spaces to support your practice. These include:

painting
sculpture – including clay, plaster, metal, ceramics, and bronze casting
woodworking – from picture framing to complex sculptural constructions
printmaking – including etching, screenprint, lithography, and photographic processes
photography – darkrooms for analogue photography and media labs for digital editing
film – green screen studio for film and photography
installation
performance
sound – sound studios
Digital Makers suite for 3D and laser-cutting
We offer opportunities to exhibit your work as you progress, culminating in our Degree Show in the final year.

Philosophy modules introduce you to advanced philosophical approaches towards contemporary issues within art, ethics, film, literature, technology, and the sciences.

Study Reasons

Our graduates have gone on to exhibit in major international arts venues, curate groundbreaking exhibitions, and undertake significant academic research at some of the top universities in the world.

Careers can include: artist arts administration curating and cultural policy making publishing writing and journalism criticism research teaching

We offer opportunities to exhibit your work as you progress, culminating in our Degree Show in the final year.

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