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BACHELOR DEGREE IN PHILOSOPHY
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​​This course enables students to deepen their understanding of the main themes and problems of Philosophy. The Bachelor Degree in Philosophy at the University of Minho is particularly recommended for those seeking a solid cultural training and the development of critical thinking and argumentation skills. Prospective candidates include not only those now concluding their secondary education, but also those having already some professional experience and looking for a supplementary qualification in a labour market in which, more than specialisation, the capacity for adaptation and flexibility are valued.
Face-to-face teaching will take place, mainly, between 5 and 8 p.m.​


Curso
2024/2025

General

Academic degree:
  • Bachelor (Bologna 1st cycle degree)
ECTS:
180
Duration:
6 curricular semesters
Regime:
Mixed
Place:
Gualtar Campus, Braga (UM)
Main Scientific area:
  • History of Philosophy

Contacts

    School of Arts and Humanities
    Campus de Gualtar
    4710 - 057 Braga
    Tel: +351253604173 Fax:
    E-Mail: pedagogico@elach.uminho.pt
    URL: http://www.elach.uminho.pt

Description

The Bachelor in Philosophy at the University of Minho is an undergraduate course suited to the Bologna process, with a duration of three years. Its main objectives are to facilitate the acquisition of basic and in-depth knowledge in the different areas of philosophy and its history, as well as familiarization with the research methodology specific to those areas. The teaching, learning and assessment methodologies applied aim to make students' contact with the main works, theories, problems and philosophical arguments contribute to developing their ability to argue and critically reflect. In addition, without prejudice to the historical framework of the themes, it seeks to assess current problems and issues and highlight the most recent contributions and philosophical domains.
To this extent, this degree allows the acquisition of a solid cultural formation and the development of critical thinking and expression skills. It is an attractive degree for those who are now finishing their secondary studies, but it also suits the profile of candidates with professional experience who are looking for an additional qualification in a job market where, more than specialization, adaptability and flexibility count. . On the other hand, this degree, due to the intellectual tools and skills it develops, is also suitable for those who wish to pursue postgraduate studies, not only in philosophy but also in areas such as the humanities and the social and human sciences.
This course has a faculty composed of experts recognized in the national and international university system. In addition to normal academic activities, students can diversify, update and deepen their knowledge by attending numerous seminars, congresses, community of readers, days, which take place throughout the school year and are organized by professors and/or students.

Key learning outcomes

Graduates of the degree in Philosophy must have achieved the following learning objectives:
1. Demonstrated basic and in-depth knowledge of the main theories, problems and currents, within the scope of different areas of philosophy and their history;
2. Were able to use relevant concepts, theories and analytical approaches in the field of philosophy to formulate arguments that support their own positions on issues discussed within their scope;
3. Acquired the ability to critically interpret and analyze the most relevant works of past and present philosophy;
4. Acquired the capacity and competences that allow them to compare and critically evaluate different perspectives on fundamental problems of philosophy;
5. Acquired communication skills to effectively expose, orally and in writing, philosophical concepts, theories and arguments;
6. Acquired skills in the field of logic, argumentation, and critical thinking in general, which allow them to rigorously evaluate opinions, arguments and philosophical theories;
7. Were able to produce a short written essay (paper) on a subject of philosophy, in accordance with the methodological conventions of academic scientific research;
8. Acquired training, knowledge and basic research skills that allow them to pursue postgraduate studies, especially in Philosophy.

Access to higher education

This course confers the technical-scientific capacity to access courses in the next cycle, either Master's or Doctoral.

Careers

Publishing activity;
Archives, libraries and documentation centers;
Advice;
Administrative career in public institutions (local, regional and central administration) and private institutions;
Ethics committees in state and private institutions;
Social Communication;
Criticism - analyzing artistic, literary and scientific works, writing for newspapers, magazines, internet publications and other media;
Cultural diagnosis and political commentary - analyzing society on aesthetic, ethical and political issues;
Cultural dynamization;
Diplomacy - a degree in Philosophy can apply for a diplomatic career;
Public, private and cooperative education, at secondary and higher education levels;
Research - a degree in Philosophy is mandatory to develop a career in scientific research in areas such as reflection on art, ethics, bioethics, logic, philosophy of science, political philosophy, among many others;
Business world;
Culture Industries;
Public relations, politics.

Access

35

Vacancies

0

Minimum

Access forms

The access to this Cycle of Studies can be done through the following ways:
- Application for National Access to Higher Education Admissions;
- Application for Special Access to Higher Education Admissions;
- Application for Local Access to Higher Education Admissions;
- Application for Special Access to Higher Education Admissions;
- Application for Access to Higher Education Admissions through Re-Entry, Change and Transfer of Course.

Formal requirements

Entrance Testing

06 Philosophy
or
18 Portuguese

This information must be verified on 
http://www.dges.gov.pt/guias/detcursopi.asp?codc=9139&code=1000

Aditional Information

Study Plan

Regime Curricular Unit Scientific Area ECTS
Year 1 60
S1 Ancient Philosophy HF 10
S1 Ethics EFP 5
S1 Methodology of Philosophical Work F 5
S1 Philosophical Anthropology OH 5
S1 Theory of Knowledge FCC 5
S2 History of Political and Social Thought EFP 5
S2 Logic and Argumentation Theories F 5
S2 Medieval Philosophy HF 10
S2 Philosophy of Mind FCC 5
S2 Philosophy of Religion EFP 5
Year 2 60
S1 Applied Ethics EFP 5
S1 Modern Philosophy I HF 10
S1 Philosophy of Language F 5
S1 Topics on Portuguese Thought FilP 5
S1 Opção I 5
German A1.1 LPLE 5
French A1.1 LPLE 5
Galician Literature and Culture CL; CCul 5
Italian A1.1 LPLE 5
Russian A1.1 LPLE 5
Spanish A1.1 LPLE 5
Spanish A1.2 LPLE 5
Western Literary Tradition CL 5
S2 Aesthetics F 5
S2 Modern Philosophy II HF 10
S2 Philosophy of Technology FCC 5
S2 Political Philosophy F 5
S2 Opção II 5
German A1.2 LPLE 5
Comparative Literature CL 5
Contemporary Political Paradigms F 5
Conversational Analysis CLing 5
Creative Writing in English CL 5
French A1.2 LPLE 5
Italian A1.2 LPLE 5
Italian A2.1 LPLE 5
Literature and Cinema CL 5
Russian A1.2 LPLE 5
Spanish A1.2 LPLE 5
Spanish A2.1 LPLE 5
Themes of Literature and Contemporary Hispanic Culture CL; CCul 5
Topics and Themes in Law D 5
Year 3 60
S1 Contemporary Philosophy I HF 10
S1 Ontology I OH 5
S1 Philosophical Research Seminar I F 5
S1 Philosophy of Science FCC 5
S1 Opção UMinho 5
Bilingualism Psi 6
Digital Citizenship TSI 6
Education, Citizenship and Human Rights ED 6
Environmental, Social and Economic Sustainability CS; EG; ENG; Cie 6
Full Democracy, Responsibility and Rule of Law D 6
Labour Law D 6
Mathematics Behind Things M 6
Photographic Literacy from Physics to Message Fis 6
Sport and Health EF 6
Substances that Changed the World QUI 6
Themes in Equality and Non-Discrimination Law D 6
Topics in Astronomy and Cosmology Fis 6
S2 Contemporary Philosophy II HF 10
S2 Ontology II OH 5
S2 Philosophical Research Seminar II F 5
S2 Philosophy in Portugal FilP 5
S2 Opção III 5
Aesthetics of Music F 5
Hermeneutics F 5
Philosophy of Education TEd 5
Sociological Theories I SOC 7.5
Travel Literature CL 5

Assessment/Accreditation

A3ES Accreditation status:
Accredited
Resolution publication date:
06-06-2022
A3ES deliberation:
https://www.a3es.pt/pt/resultados-acreditacao/filosofia-44
A3ES submited report:
 download pdf file
Registry number at Ministry:
R/A-Ef 2428/2011/AL02
Registry Date:
04-07-2022
Accreditation validity:
30-07-2028