Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Thought

About this programme

Combining philosophy, psychology, and the history of science, this varied, interesting and unique degree allows you to explore the most fundamental questions about our minds. You’ll study these different yet closely related specialisms and how they relate to the nature of the mind. By utilising scientific, philosophical, and historical methods, you'll understand what the mind is and how it works. Optional and compulsory modules will allow you to examine the mechanisms of the brain, childhood development, how mental illnesses have historically been conceptualised and treated, the history of psychology, and the philosophical question of what the relationship is between the mind and the brain. You’ll also be able to study a broader range of topics in philosophy and the history of science. These might include how science is communicated, moral philosophy, artificial intelligence, race and gender, the philosophy of art, and the history of scientific responses to global challenges such as pandemics and major advances in technology. Additional highlights A flagship ‘Research in History and Philosophy of Science’ module in your second year, unique to Leeds, that will equip you with the research skills you need to successfully complete your final year research project, giving you access to cutting edge research and a variety of research methods from a range of staff members, and allow you to build relationships and a sense of community with peers on your course. A choice between several different kinds of research project in your final year: an independent project guided by an ex