BA in Mathematics & Philosophy Programme structure at King College
Currently, students study the following core modules (modules are 15 credits unless otherwise stated). We review our options on a regular basis, in order to continue to offer innovative and exciting programmes and this list is therefore subject to change. Please check here for updates, or contact the School/department for further advice.
Year 1
Core modules (four in Mathematics and four in Philosophy).
Year 1 Core
Mathematics
Calculus I & II
Linear Methods
Geometry I
Philosophy
Methodology OR Introductory Logic
Greek OR Modern
Metaphysics OR Epistemology
Ethics OR Politics.
Year 2
Four optional modules in Mathematics plus four optional modules in Philosophy.
Year 2 Options
Mathematics
Introduction to Dynamical Systems
Numbers & Functions
Probability & Statistics I
Analysis I
Introduction to Abstract Algebra
Geometry of Surfaces
Groups & Symmetries
Intermediate Dynamics
Linear Algebra
PDEs & Complex Variable
Discrete Mathematics
History & Development of Mathematics
Logic
Numerical Methods
Probability & Statistics II
Philosophy
Three modules drawn from at least two of the following lists, plus an additional module either from one of the lists or an optional Year 3 course (see below):
List A
Greek Philosophy II, Part 1
Greek Philosophy II, Part 2
Modern Philosophy II, Part 1
Modern Philosophy II, Part 2
List B
Ethics II, Part 1
Ethics II, Part 2
Political Philosophy II, Part 1
Political Philosophy II, Part 2
List C
Epistemology II
Metaphysics II, Part 1
Metaphysics II, Part 2
Metaphysics II, Part 3
Year 3
You take three Mathematics modules (four if not taking Symbolic Logic) and four options from the Philosophy modules listed.
Year 3 Core
Symbolic Logic (if not taken in Year 2).
Year 3 Options
Mathematics
Complex Analysis
Introductory Quantum Theory
Real Analysis II
Special Relativity and Electro-magnetism
Financial Mathematics
Geometries
Introduction to Linear Systems with Control Theory
Linear Systems with Control Theory
Operational Research I
Space-time Geometry & General Relativity
Mathematics Education & Communication
Philosophy
Logic & Metaphysics
Epistemology & Methodology
Ethics
Political Philosophy
Greek Philosophy
Modern Philosophy from Descartes to Kant
Philosophy of Mind
Philosophy of Religion
Philosophy of Language
Philosophy of Science
Aesthetics
Mathematical Logic
Set Theory and Further Logic
Post-Aristotelian Philosophy
Mediaeval Philosophy
Indian Philosophy
Philosophy of Kant
Nineteenth-century German Philosophy
Phenomenology
Frege, Russell, Wittgenstein
Marxism
Philosophy of Mathematics
Greek Philosophical Texts
Philosophy of Psychology