Degree in Philosophy
240 credits - Faculty of Philosophy and Arts
Entry Profile
Given its diversity and inter-disciplinary nature, the programme in Philosophy welcomes students with a wide variety of skills, knowledge and interests. Nonetheless, some specific characteristics are ideal academic and individual predispositions, either at the start or likely to be developed during the degree programme:
- An ability and interest in analysis, reasoning and critical reflection
- The skill for synthesis and logical analysis
- Developing independent learning (a love for reflexive reading)
- An interest and ability for relationships, dialogue, mediation, teamwork and communication
- An ability for criticism and reasoning, with a favourable attitude when considering and prudently assessing opposing arguments
- Practising values associated with how a democratic society works: responsibility, tolerance, equality, solidarity, a respect for plurality and the logical defence of human rights.
Of course, it is always appropriate to possess core knowledge of some philosophical theories and techniques, as well as current issues that connect directly to philosophical debate.
Entry information
Number of places.
Academic year
2024-25: 40
Course entry methods
- Students who have passed a university entrance exam or similar (1)
- Higher vocational graduates (2). Applications from candidates with an advanced VET diploma in the degree programme's area of knowledge will be given preference. Please see the links (Spanish).
- Those who have passed the over-25s entrance examination Students who have passed the test in the following option will be given preference: Arts and Humanities
- University graduates
- Over-40s who have accredited professional or work experience
- Those who have passed the over-45s entrance examination
- University programmes started at another UIB campus
- Certain students holding a 'batxiller' or equivalent high school diploma without the PAU entrance exam
- Official Spanish university studies already begun
- Overseas university studies already begun or finished without being officially accredited
Admission mark calculation
The entrance mark
(Information in Spanish)
for courses will be calculated in accordance with the following criteria:
(1)
For entry with high-school diploma or equivalent (PAU: university entrance exam)
, the entrance mark is calculated (out of 14 points) with the entrance mark and the
two best weighted marks from passed subjects, in
accordance with the weighting parameters.
(2)
For entry with a higher vocational qualification
, the entrance mark is calculated (out of 14 points) with the average from the training
course and the two best weighted marks from
subjects passed in the PAU entrance block, in accordance with the weighting parameters.
(3) For further information, please see the full details of the
weighting parameters for university admission
Weighting Parameters
(3) Weighted subjects in the voluntary stage. Academic year 2024-25:
| Batxiller Course | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Art History
|
0,2 |
| Cultural and Artistic Movements
|
0,2 |
| Greek II
|
0,2 |
| History of Philosophy
|
0,2 |
| Latin II
|
0,2 |
| Second Foreign Language - English
|
0,2 |
| Second Foreign Language - French
|
0,2 |
| Second Foreign Language - German
|
0,2 |
For more information, please see the full details about
weighting criteria for university admission (Spanish)
Cut-off mark
Validations
Credit Recognition and Transfer Committee for GFIL
Secretary
Member
Member
Member
Font Batle, Maria Magdalena
Member
Forteza Borrás, Clara
Accreditation grid between degrees from the UIB
Table of equivalences by curriculum: Degree in Philosophy - Majorca
Philosophy (1998 syllabus)
| Philosophy (1998 syllabus) | Degree in Philosophy - Majorca |
|---|---|
| 1201 - Ethics I |
20911 - Ethics |
| 968 - Philosophy of Language I |
20920 - Philosophy of Language I |
| 1130 - History of Philosophy I |
20902 - Greek Philosophy |
| 1203 - History of Philosophy II |
20905 - Ancient and Mediaeval Philosophy |
| 1204 - Logic I |
20901 - Methodology and Logical Reasoning |
| 1205 - Theory of Knowledge I |
20912 - Theory of Knowledge I |
| 1202 - Ethics II |
20919 - Current Trends in Ethics |
| 1081 - Anthropology I |
20906 - Anthropology |
| 995 - Philosophy of Language II |
20927 - Philosophy of Language II |
| 1206 - History of Philosophy III |
20909 - Modern Philosophy I |
| 1208 - Logic II |
20907 - Logic I |
| 1209 - Theory of Knowledge II |
20922 - Theory of Knowledge II |
| 1128 - Anthropology II |
20918 - Anthropology of Contemporary Societies |
| 1207 - History of Philosophy IV |
20913 - Modern Philosophy II |
| 800 - General Sociology |
20910 - Contemporary Social Theory |
| 797 - Political Science and the Civil Service |
20931 - Citizenship and Human Rights |
| 798 - History of Political Ideas |
20904 - Political Ideas |
| 1220 - Logic III |
20915 - Logic II |
| 1211 - Current Philosophical Trends I |
20925 - Current Trends in Philosophy |
| 1066 - Aesthetics I |
20903 - History of Aesthetic Ideas |
| 1067 - Aesthetics II |
20908 - Aesthetics |
| 1212 - Philosophy of Science I |
20916 - Philosophy of Science I |
| 1213 - Philosophy of Science II |
20926 - Philosophy of Science II |
| 1214 - Political Science I |
20923 - Political Philosophy |
| 1217 - Metaphysics I |
20914 - Metaphysics I |
| 1215 - Current Philosophical Trends II |
20921 - Contemporary Philosophy |
| 1218 - Metaphysics II |
20924 - Metaphysics II |
| 1142 - Current Developments in the Theory of Science |
20932 - Philosophy and Scientific Knowledge in the Contemporary World |
| 1219 - Modern Philosophy |
20935 - Modern Philosophy Issues |
| 1185 - Philosophy of the Mind |
20917 - Human Values and Cognition |
| 1216 - Political Philosophy II |
20928 - Current Theories on Democracy |
| 2383 - Contemporary Philosophy I |
20900 - Philosophy in the Current World |
| 2375 - History of Greek Philosophy |
20930 - Greek Philosophy Texts |
| 2384 - Contemporary Philosophy II |
20943 - Contemporary Philosophy Issues |
| 2382 - Gnoseology II |
20942 - Concept of Truth in Contemporary Philosophy |
| 2379 - Philosophy of Biology |
20934 - Philosophy of Biology |
| 2395 - Science, Technology and Society I |
20938 - Science, Technology and Society |
| 2396 - Science, Technology and Society II |
20940 - Philosophy of Technology |
| 2372 - Contemporary Ethical Trends |
20944 - Applied Ethics |
| 1934 - Gender and Society |
20933 - Gender and Society |
| 2389 - Theory of the State |
20939 - Theory of State |
| 2386 - Aesthetics IV |
20936 - Aesthetic Issues |
| 2371 - Anthropology of Developed Societies |
20937 - Urban Anthropology and Citizen Studies |
| 4884 - English Literature I |
20955 - Comprehension and Interpretation of Academic Texts in English |
| 886 - Catalan Language I |
20953 - Oral and Written Expression Techniques |
| 1966 - Iconography and Iconology I (Antique and Medieval Art) |
20951 - Visual Culture: Themes and Symbols in the History of Art |
| 2383 - Contemporary Philosophy I |
20954 - Philosophy in the Current World |
Accreditation of English Skills
In order to be awarded the degree, students must show that they have reached a level of English by the end of their course that equates to level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), in accordance with how this requirement is stipulated in the curriculum. The different ways to attain this are:
- passing the specific English language course on the curriculum.
- handing in a certificate or accreditation, recognised by the UIB, which shows the student has obtained a minimum level of English equivalent to B2 in the CEFR.
- passing a set number of subjects taught in English on the degree course.
- passing a set number of subjects taught in English on a mobility programme.
Academic Accreditation Committee
Regulatory Agreement 10714/2013, whereby the regulations for awarding academic accreditation for participation in university cultural, sports, student representation, solidarity and cooperation activities are approved.