This programme is full time and in person. It does not include any distance learning elements.
Your course
The programme provides for breadth and depth, and to enable you to build a personalised portfolio of knowledge and competencies in each discipline, according to your intellectual ambitions, needs, and interests.
At level 1, students will be exposed to core topics in each discipline through compulsory modules. In Maths you will learn about mathematical structures and techniques, from understanding the fundamentals of number systems through to being able to solve ordinary differential equations. In Philosophy, your core module focuses on how to analyse ideas and construct effective arguments. You will also study at least one core sub-field of philosophy and can choose from a selection of ‘taster’ modules, such as philosophy of religion, science or race. With Maths, you will choose whether to study statistics or mathematical analysis, to prepare you to select a specialised pathway from level 2. The four higher-level pathways are pure maths, applied maths, statistics plus pure maths, or statistics plus applied maths.
In Philosophy, level 2 of the programme is designed to provide the opportunity to acquire knowledge of and competence in a range of core topics so that, by final year, you can specialise in a disciplinary sub-field (such as normative philosophy, applied philosophy or theoretical philosophy). In addition, you will take a module on philosophical method designed specifically for joint honours students. This will further develop your philosophical skills alongside learning how the study of philosophy connects with and enhances the study of mathematics, which provides a preparation for a final year compulsory module in the Philosophy of Logic and Maths.
Students can undertake a final year project in either of the disciplines which will showcase the subject-specific skills you have developed over the previous two years.
The programme showcases the distinctive areas of research strength in Philosophy and Maths at Leeds. Modules at higher levels will offer the opportunity to engage with current research of academics in each of the Schools, especially at level 3.
At each level, you may study Discovery modules to expand your knowledge and/or skills beyond your programme of study, which provides a further opportunity to shape your study to your ambitions, interests and needs.
The programme has an international variant, which includes a study abroad year at Level 3, and an industrial variant, which includes a work placement year at Level 3.
Your future
A joint honours degree in Mathematics and Philosophy will equip you with varied subject knowledge as well as an impressively broad set of skills, all of which is attractive to employers.
You’ll be confident interpreting both quantitative and qualitative data, and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. You’ll also be comfortable working independently or in a team and have good research skills. Crucially, you’ll also be able to look at a situation from different points of view and communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing – and you’ll have developed good organisational skills through managing two very different subjects.
Our world
Throughout this degree, students will have the opportunity to engage with material that demonstrates how each of maths and philosophy is relevant to understanding and navigating contemporary issues and concerns. In doing so, they acquire a developed and informed understanding of their own stance on those issues, and an enhanced understanding of the world in which we live, which can be applied in many and varied professional and social contexts.
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Candidates must study 120 credits which may include up to 20 credits of Discovery modules.
Candidates must pass at least 100 credits, including any PFP modules and a minimum of 40 credits in Maths (MATH) and 40 credits in Philosophy (PHIL), to progress to the next year of the programme.
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH1000 | Core Mathematics | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| PHIL1260 | How To Do Philosophy | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates must study ONE of the following optional Maths modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH1110 | Real Analysis | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MATH1700 | Probability and Statistics | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Students who study MATH1110 can study only pathways 1a, 1b or 2 in year 2.
Students who study MATH1700 can study only pathways 2, 3 or 4 in year 2.
Candidates must study at least 20 credits from the following optional Philosophy modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL1080 | The Good, The Bad, The Right, The Wrong | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL1090 | Knowledge, Self and Reality | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates may study up to 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL1007 | Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL1015 | Thinking About Race | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL1022 | Philosophy Meets the World | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL1109 | How Science Works | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
Candidates may study up to 20 credits of discovery modules
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Candidates must study 120 credits which may include up to 20 credits of Discovery modules.
Candidates must pass at least 100 credits, including any PFP modules and a minimum of 40 credits in Maths (MATH) and 40 credits in Philosophy (PHIL), to progress to the next year of the programme.
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory module:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL2011 | Philosophical Method (JH Programmes) | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates will be required to study 20-40 credits of at least ONE and up to TWO of the following optional Philosophy modules. They may study two optional Philosophy modules but no more than one module may be in semester 1. Both modules may be in semester 2.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL2605 | Why Trust Science? Topics in Philosophy of Science | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL2615 | How Do You Know? Topics in Epistemology | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL2631 | God, Thought and the World: Topics in Philosophy of Religion | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL2635 | Universal Science: Topics in Formal Logic | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL2906 | Do the Right Thing: Topics in Moral Philosophy | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL2915 | How to Live Together: Topics in Political Philosophy | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL2925 | Reality Check: Topics in Metaphysics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
PHIL2635 Universal Science: Topics in Formal Logic is mutually exclusive with MATH2140 Introduction to Logic: candidates may not study both.
Candidates will be required to study ONE of the following 60-credit Maths pathways: Pure Maths (1a or1b), Applied Maths (2), Statistics and Pure Maths (3), Statistics and Applied Maths (4). Candidates must register on ALL of the modules in their pathway. They will be required to study the same pathway at Level 3.
Pathway 1a: Pure Maths (for candidates who are not studying PHIL2635 Universal Science: Topics in Formal Logic):
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH2120 | Rings and Polynomials | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH2130 | Further Linear Algebra and Discrete Mathematics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2140 | Introduction to Logic | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2150 | Calculus, Curves and Complex Analysis | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Pathway 1b: Pure Maths (for candidates who are studying PHIL2635 Universal Science: Topics in Formal Logic):
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH2120 | Rings and Polynomials | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH2130 | Further Linear Algebra and Discrete Mathematics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2150 | Calculus, Curves and Complex Analysis | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH2440 | Optimisation | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Pathway 2: Applied Maths:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH2350 | Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2380 | Calculus of Variations | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH2400 | Mathematical Modelling | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH2440 | Optimisation | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Pathway 3: Statistics and Pure Maths:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH2130 | Further Linear Algebra and Discrete Mathematics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2701 | Statistical Methods | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH2702 | Stochastic Processes | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2703 | Time Series | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Pathway 4: Statistics and Applied Maths:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH2350 | Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2701 | Statistical Methods | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH2702 | Stochastic Processes | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2703 | Time Series | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
Candidates studying 40 credits of optional Philosophy modules may not study discovery modules.
Candidates who are studying 20 credits of optional Philosophy modules will be required to study 20 credits of discovery modules or the following optional module:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOAH2020 | Towards the Future: Skills in Context | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
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Candidates must study 120 credits which may include up to 20 credits of Discovery modules.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3002 | Project in Mathematics | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| PRHS3000 | Independent Research Project in Philosophy, Religion or History of Science | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| PRHS3001 | Integrated Research Project in Philosophy, Religion or History of Science | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| PRHS3700 | External Placement: Beyond the University | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
All candidates must take optional modules in Philosophy. They may select from any of Baskets A, B and C. The number of credits depends on the choice of project module.
Candidates studying PRHS3000 or PRHS3001 or PRHS3700 must take 20-40 credits of optional modules in Philosophy.
Candidates who study MATH3002 must take 40-60 credits of optional modules in Philosophy.
BASKET A Generalist:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL3011 | Philosophy of Language | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL3014 | Truth | 20 | Not running in 202627 | |
| PHIL3015 | Non-Western Philosophy | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL3125 | Continental Philosophy | 20 | Not running in 202627 | |
| PHIL3322 | Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3700 | Feminist Philosophy | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3723 | War, Terror and Justice | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
BASKET B Specialist:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL3123 | Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics | 20 | Not running in 202627 | |
| PHIL3320 | Philosophy of Biology | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL3852 | Philosophy of Modern Physics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3865 | Philosophy of the Social Sciences | 20 | Not running in 202627 |
BASKET C Applied:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPSC3113 | History and Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3013 | Bioethics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL3016 | Philosophy of Work and Play | 20 | Not running in 202627 | |
| PHIL3310 | Philosophy of Sex and Relationships | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL3855 | Philosophical Issues in Technology | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
All candidates must study optional modules in Maths. The number of credits depends on the choice of project module. They MUST select their modules from the same pathway they studied at Level 2.
BASKET D Pure Mathematics pathway:
Candidates who study MATH3002 must study EXACTLY ONE module from the following optional modules.
Candidates who study PRHS3000 or PRHS3001 or PRHS3700 must study a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 60 credits from the following optional modules including AT LEAST ONE of MATH3125 or MATH3140.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3115 | Graph Theory and Combinatorics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3125 | Groups and Symmetry | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH3130 | Differential Geometry | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3140 | Metric Spaces and Measure Theory | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH3150 | Numbers and Codes | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3165 | Proof and Computation | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
BASKET E Applied Mathematics pathway:
Candidates who study MATH3002 must study EXACTLY ONE module from the following optional modules.
Candidates who study PRHS3000 or PRHS3001 or PRHS3700 MUST study MATH3300 plus a further 20-40 credits from the following optional modules.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3300 | Methods of Applied Mathematics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH3400 | Fluid Dynamics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3410 | Nonlinear Dynamical Systems and Chaos | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3425 | Mathematical Biology | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3430 | Entropy and Quantum Mechanics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
BASKET F Statistics and Pure Mathematics pathway:
Candidates who study MATH3002 must study EXACTLY ONE module from the following optional modules.
Candidates who study PRHS3000 or PRHS3001 or PRHS3700 must study 40-60 credits from the following optional modules.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3115 | Graph Theory and Combinatorics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3125 | Groups and Symmetry | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH3150 | Numbers and Codes | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3701 | Statistical Modelling | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH3702 | Multivariate Analysis and Classification | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
BASKET G Statistics and Applied Mathematics pathway:
Candidates who study MATH3002 must study EXACTLY ONE module from the following optional modules.
Candidates who study PRHS3000 or PRHS3001 or PRHS3700 must study 40-60 credits from the following optional modules.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3300 | Methods of Applied Mathematics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH3425 | Mathematical Biology | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3430 | Entropy and Quantum Mechanics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3701 | Statistical Modelling | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH3702 | Multivariate Analysis and Classification | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates may study up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
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