
Art & Philosophy BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Art & Philosophy BA (Hons)
Art & Philosophy brings together Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and Philosophy at the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law.
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...
Art & Philosophy brings together Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and Philosophy at the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>You are free to explore a wide range of mediums using our high quality studio spaces to support your practice. These include:<br/><br/><br/>- painting<br/><br/><br/>- sculpture - including clay, plaster, metal, ceramics, and bronze casting<br/><br/><br/>- woodworking - from picture framing to complex sculptural constructions<br/><br/><br/>- printmaking - including etching, screenprint, lithography, and photographic processes<br/><br/><br/>- photography - darkrooms for analogue photography and media labs for digital editing<br/><br/><br/>- film - green screen studio for film and photography<br/><br/><br/>- installation<br/><br/><br/>- performance<br/><br/><br/>- sound - sound studios<br/><br/><br/>• Digital Makers suite for 3D and laser-cutting<br/><br/><br/><br/>We offer opportunities to exhibit your work as you progress, culminating in our Degree Show in the final year.<br/><br/>Philosophy modules introduce you to advanced philosophical approaches towards contemporary issues within art, ethics, film, literature, technology, and the sciences.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
WV15
Institution Code
D65
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
Including 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level, Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDM
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B
at Advanced Higher plus BB at Higher in different subjects. Literate subject or Art and Design subject recommended
Scottish HND
Pass
Relevant HND with Graded Unit 2 at B
A level
A,B,B
Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended
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