B.A. · Undergraduate
Philosophy & Ethics
- Degree
- B.A.
- Level
- Undergraduate
Programme overview
Develops critical thinkers skilled in logic, ethics, and philosophy, exploring both Western traditions and African philosophy. Emphasis is placed on moral reasoning, applied ethics, and leadership in public life.
Curriculum
Year 1
6 courses- 01Introduction to Philosophy
- 02Academic Writing
- 03Logic I
- 04Ethics I
- 05History of
- 06Philosophy (Classical)
Year 2
6 courses- 01African Philosophy
- 02Political Philosophy
- 03Logic II
- 04Ethics II
- 05Research
- 06Methods in Philosophy
Year 3
5 courses- 01Philosophy of Science
- 02Comparative Philosophy (Islamic, Western, African)
- 03Philosophy of Religion
- 04Modern Philosophy
- 05Critical Thinking & Debates
Year 4
13 courses- 01Applied Ethics (Business, AI, Medicine)
- 02Global Justice & Human Rights
- 03Leadership & Ethical Governance
- 04Capstone Thesis
- 05Internship (policy think tanks
- 06NGOs
- 07government)
- 08Sample Courses
- 09African Philosophy & Traditions
- 10Logic & Critical Thinking
- 11Ethics & Applied Ethics
- 12Philosophy of Science & Technology
- 13Political Philosophy
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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