Philosophy

Why study Philosophy at Trinity Saint David?

The University has a long and distinguished tradition of Philosophy provision dating back to 1827, when St  David’s College offered its first students  courses in logic and metaphysics. Philosophy is now delivered by a dedicated team working in the new School of Cultural Studies, following the creation of University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 2010. The current Philosophy team provides a rich balance between the different traditions, styles and subjects of Philosophy.

The small class sizes allows for the development of personal and informal relationships between staff and students: such relationships are fundamental to philosophical dialogue and conducive to student satisfaction, but unfortunately are all too rare in academic life today.

A variety of teaching methods contributes to the breadth of scope of the undergraduate degree in Philosophy, with seminars, tutorials, workshop sessions, and the more traditional lectures, as well as more modern methods utilising the internet and other e-learning facilities.

The Philosophy team is friendly and supportive, and is renowned for providing a welcoming, stimulating, and socially enriching environment for the new student. Our students are from a wide range of academic backgrounds. The University is noted for the support it offers to students from non-traditional backgrounds, and those who are returning to study after a long break from formal education. There is a high proportion of mature students, who bring their life-experiences to discussions and debates.

With friendly and supportive staff, the Philosophy department provides a welcoming, stimulating, and socially enriching environment for the new student.

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See also Philosophy, What is Philosophy? and Philosophy and Your Career