GV17 Mathematics and Philosophy Course Regulations 2019-20 and earlier
Please note the below information applies to students commencing their course in the 2019-20 academic year or earlier ONLY. If you commenced your studies after 2019-20, please refer to your course regulations for which you can find the relevant link here.
The first, second, and third year of the programme normally contribute credit to the final degree classification in the ratio 10:40:50. For students who started their degree in Autumn 2019 only, the second and third year contribute to the final degree classification in the ratio 45:55.
Marks in each year are subject to averaging, details of which are explained on the Mathematics website. For details relating to modules run by Maths Department, you should consult the Mathematics undergraduate handbook. Each module is examined under the conventions of the department offering the module.
In each year of the Maths and Philosophy degree students must take a minimum of 120 CATS. Students may if they choose opt to take up to maximum of 150 CATS per year.
First Year
Candidates for Honours degrees are required to take the following core modules:
- PH142 Central Themes in Philosophy (15 CATS)
- PH136 Logic 1 (15 CATS)
- MA106 Linear Algebra (12 CATS)
- MA131 Analysis I/II (24 CATS)
- MA132 Foundations (12 CATS)
- MA133 Differential Equations (12 CATS)
- MA134 Geometry and Motion (12 CATS)
- MA136 Introduction to Abstract Algebra (6 CATS)
- ST111 Probability (Part A, 6 CATS)
We also recommend PH144 Mind and Reality (15 CATS).
Second Year
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Candidates for honours degrees are required to take the following: |
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Maths Requirements: |
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60 CATS credits of Honours-Level Philosophy modules. These must include the following core module:
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36 CATS credits of second year Mathematics modules. These must include the following core modules:
And at least one core optional module from the following list:
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24 to 54 CATS of other options (this can include additional Philosophy and/or Maths modules). |
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Candidates for Pass degrees are required to take modules totalling 90 to 96 CATS credits, the constitution of which will be decided in individual cases by the Chairs of the Departments concerned. At the discretion of the Chairs of the Departments, the total load may be increased up to a maximum not exceeding 120 CATS credits.
Final Year
The normal load is 120 CATS credits, the maximum is 150 CATS (those who have joined the degree prior to 2016/17 may take up to 160 CATS credits but 150 CATS is the recommended maximum load) .
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Candidates for Honours degrees are required to take the following modules: |
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Philosophy Requirements: |
Maths Requirements: |
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45 CATS of core optional Honours-Level Philosophy modules. |
30 CATS credits of third year Mathematics modules. These must include the following core module:
And at least 15 CATS of core optional 3rd year options from List A for the Mathematics BSc. |
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| 45 to 75 CATS of other options (this can include additional Philosophy and/or Maths modules). | ||
Candidates for Pass degrees are required to take 90 CATS credits as follows: 60 CATS credits of Philosophy second and third year modules, which must include the one core module; 30 CATS credits selected from the philosophy core module list.