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Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM
SECTION 1 – THE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
1. Programme title and designation Physics and Philosophy
Single honours Joint Major/minor
2. Final award
Award Title Credit
Value
ECTS
equivalent
Any special criteria
BSc (Hons) Physics and
Philosophy
360 195 N/A
3. Nested awards
Award Title Credit
Value
ECTS
equivalent
Any special criteria
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
4. Exit awards
Award Title Credit
Value
ECTS
equivalent
Any special criteria
Ordinary
Degree (BSc)
Physics and
Philosophy
300 150 N/A
Undergraduate
Diploma
Natural and
Mathematical
Sciences
240 120 N/A
Undergraduate
Certificate
Natural and
Mathematical
Sciences
120 60 N/A
5. Level in the qualifications framework H
6. Attendance
Full-time Part-time Distance
learning
Mode of attendance
Yes No No
Minimum length of programme
3 years N/A N/A
Maximum length of programme
10 years N/A N/A
7. Awarding institution/body King’s College London
8. Teaching institution King’s College London
Yes
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
9. Proposing department Physics
10. Programme organiser and contact
details
Professor Samjid Mannan
Samjid.mannan@kcl.ac.uk
020 7848 1780
11. UCAS code (if appropriate) FV35
12. Relevant QAA subject benchmark/
Professional, statutory and regulatory
body guidelines
Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics;
Philosophy
13. Date of production of specification January 2009
14. Date of programme review
2015/16 as part of the Department of Physics
rolling programme review cycle.
16. Educational aims of the programme i.e what is the purpose of the programme and general statements about the learning that takes place
over the duration of the programme
To educate graduates so that they have an understanding of most fundamental laws and
principles of physics, and an appreciation of the history of philosophy, of some of the
major contemporary debates in philosophy, and of the nature of philosophical problems.
To prepare students for a professional career either within or outside physics or
philosophy.
To ensure that students can manage their own learning with the aid of suitable resources.
To develop students’ ability to conduct experiments, analyse the results using various
quantitative methods and draw valid conclusions.
To provide a supportive environment, encouraging students to be critically receptive to
new ideas and to attain their full academic potential.
To develop habits of independent rigorous thought and skill at solving problems.
To train students to think logically, and to present reasoned arguments clearly.
To enable students to form their own views on philosophical problems, to argue for those
views and to defend or amend them in light of criticism.
To allow students to explore the philosophical aspects of the foundations of Physics.
Philosophy
• To provide students with education in philosophy, with emphasis on contemporary
analytic philosophy and the history of philosophy, suitable for a variety of levels and
circumstances, on the grounds that philosophy is a subject of central intellectual
importance;
• To enable students to study a range of central philosophical debates, set against their
historical background and in the context of key texts;
• To give students the intellectual skills and attitudes generated by the practice of
philosophy, and to develop and encourage independent and rigorous philosophical
thinking;
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
• To enable students to think, reason and communicate more effectively in a wide range
of areas.
17. Educational objectives of the programme/programme outcomes (as relevant to the SEEC
Credit Level Descriptors)
The student should acquire:
A sound knowledge and understanding in physics, philosophy and related disciplines.
Experience in the applications of physical principles in various branches of physics.
The ability to analyse and solve problems in physics using a wide range of quantitative
methods and procedures.
The ability to carry out experiments/investigations, critically analyse results, draw valid
conclusions and communicate findings orally and in writing.
A wide range of transferable skills, including problem-solving, investigative, IT and
personal skills.
A thorough training in the ability to think logically, to cast practical problems into a
philosophical framework and to present reasoned arguments clearly.
The ability to work independently, pursuing meaningful independent study.
An understanding of the depth of the main areas of modern philosophy and (theoretical)
physics at a level comparable with that of major national philosophy and physics
departments and at a standard comparable with that of the bachelor degree in other
subjects. Those students who wish to progress to more advanced study will also possess a
firm foundation for doing so.
Philosophy
On completion of a programme students should be better able to:
• assimilate complex material;
• analyse complex thought and argument, both written and oral;
• articulate and evaluate the specific questions underlying a more general question;
• draw information together in both oral and written presentation
• construct cogent arguments in the course of discussion;
• recognise the strengths and weaknesses in opposing views, and be prepared to formulate the
best arguments for those views;
• accept the force of a conclusion warranted by a sound argument;
• organise their time efficiently.
The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge
and understanding and skills in the following areas:
• the history of philosophy, in either Greek or Modern philosophy
• ethics or political philosophy
• contemporary metaphysics, epistemology, methodology or logic
• a range of optional modules, in history of philosophy, non-Western philosophy,
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
contemporary analytic philosophy, logic, and continental philosophy.
Knowledge and understanding
The programme provides a knowledge
and understanding of the following:
Physics
1. General and fundamental concepts,
principles, theories and results of
physics.
2. The use of mathematical principles
and procedures in exploring and
describing the physical world.
3. The applications of fundamental
physical laws and principles within
major areas of physics
4. Ethical issues in physics, and
professional integrity.
Philosophy
1. Methodology of analytic philosophy
and its contemporary debates;
2. The Philosophical discussion of
values;
3. The historical context of philosophy;
4. Elementary logic;
5. Appropriate personal and professional
conduct in the context of the
discipline.
These are achieved through the
following teaching/learning methods
and strategies:
Physics
Various teaching/learning methods and
strategies, including lectures, tutorials,
projects and practical laboratory
sessions.
Assessment:
Students are mainly assessed by means
of formal examinations, as well as
coursework, essays, reports, class tests,
poster and oral presentations.
Philosophy
Skills 1-3 and 5 are acquired in group
lectures and small group teaching in all
years of the degree. Skill 4 is taught in
Year 1 in the Introductory Logic
module.
Assessment:
Learning outcomes are tested through
unseen examination or presubmitted
essays at the end of the academic year.
All modules also include non-assessed
coursework in the form of formative
essays or in exceptional cases other
types of coursework (e.g. homework
exercises in Logic).
Skills and other attributes
Intellectual skills:
Physics
1. Analyse and solve a variety of
problems in physics by means of
These are achieved through the
following teaching/learning methods
and strategies:
Physics
Intellectual skills are developed through
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
appropriate applications of physical
principles and mathematical
techniques.
2. Formulate theoretical and practical
problems in physics.
3. Analyse and compare experimental
and investigation results, test the
strength and validity of numerical
results and hypotheses.
4. Illustrate a sound understanding of the
role of mathematical modelling,
uncertainty and approximation in
physics.
5. Understand the principles and ethics
of the scientific method.
Philosophy
1. Critical awareness to undertake
analysis of complex, incomplete or
contradictory areas of knowledge
communicating the outcome
effectively;
2. Critical awareness to synthesise
information in a manner that may be
innovative, utilising knowledge or
processes from the forefront of the
discipline/practice;
3. A level of conceptual understanding
that will allow her/him critically to
evaluate research, advanced
scholarship and methodologies and
argue alternative approaches;
4. Initiative and originality in problem
solving. Can act autonomously in
planning and implementing tasks at a
professional or equivalent level,
making decision in complex and
unpredictable situations.
formal lectures, tutorials, practical
sessions, directed self-learning, problem
classes and projects.
Assessment:
Students are mainly assessed by means
of formal examinations, as well as
coursework, reports, class tests, poster
and oral presentations.
Philosophy
Intellectual skills are developed through
the teaching and learning programme
outlined above. All courses, however
taught, involve discussion of key issues,
practice in applying concepts both
orally and in writing, analysis and
interpretation of materials, and
individual feedback sessions on
coursework and on general progress.
Skill 1 is especially developed in
modules on the history of philosophy,
but also in other modules which require
the careful reading of texts from
contemporary philosophy. Skills 2-9
are developed in all modules, with the
oral component of skill 5 developed
particularly through small group
teaching (tutorials in year one, seminars
in the second and third years).
Assessment:
The assessment methods outlined above
demand the development of skills 1-9.
9 will be demonstrated increasingly
throughout the degree, but will be most
evident in final year.
Practical skills:
Physics
1. Conduct experiments in physics
safely, using basic laboratory
apparatus and techniques effectively.
These are achieved through the
following teaching/learning methods
and strategies:
Physics
Laboratory courses and projects, in
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
2. Produce clear and accurate scientific
reports and make technical
presentations.
3. Make appropriate and effective use of
scientific and philosophical literature,
including research articles.
4. To reason logically, and to present
arguments clearly.
5. To be self directed in solving
problems and understanding new
material.
6. To analyse critically arguments
related to science.
Philosophy
1. Can operate in complex and
unpredictable and/or specialised
contexts, and has an overview of the
issues governing good practice;
2. Is able to exercise initiative and
personal responsibility in professional
practice;
3. Be able to read in the original
language the appropriate literary or
documentary texts
which there is informal and formal help
and feedback on reports and
presentations.
Assessment:
Assessment of practical and scientific
reporting skills is through marking of
lab books, experimental write-ups,
project reports and oral examinations.
Philosophy
All modules include some component
of small group teaching (either tutorials
or seminars) which guides the
development of these skills. Formative
essays are required for most modules
and this allows the students to develop
these skills and respond to constructive
criticism.
Assessment:
Learning outcomes are tested through
presubmitted essays or unseen
examinations at the end of the academic
year, and by non-assessed coursework
associated with small group teaching.
Generic/transferable skills:
Physics
Demonstrate effective problem-
solving skills in both theoretical and
practical contexts.
Work independently and effectively,
managing self learning/teaching and
show self-reliance and personal
responsibility.
Participate effectively and
constructively as part of a team.
Demonstrate clear and effective oral
and written communication skills.
Manage time, prioritise workloads and
work to deadlines.
Evaluate and assess their own abilities,
These are achieved through the
following teaching/learning methods
and strategies:
Physics
Transferable skills are developed
through various activities.
Although they are not all explicitly
taught, these skills are learnt throughout
the programmes in a structured manner.
The first skill is developed primarily
through lectures, tutorials, laboratory
and project units. Other skills are
encouraged throughout the
programmes, and are nurtured
particularly within the context of small
group tutorials and project work.
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
performance and understanding.
Apply mathematical skills to problems
Construct logical arguments and
present them clearly orally or in
writing.
Philosophy
1. Can work effectively with a group as
leader or member. Can clarify tasks
and make appropriate use of capacities
of group members. Is able to
negotiate and handle conflict with
confidence;
2. Is able to use full range of learning
resources;
3. Is reflective on own and others’
functioning in order to improve
practice;
4. Can competently undertake research
tasks with minimum guidance;
5. Is an independent and self critical
learner, guiding the learning of others
and managing own requirements for
continuing professional development;
6. Can engage confidently in academic
and professional communication with
others, reporting on action clearly,
autonomously and competently;
7. Has independent learning ability
required for continuing professional
study, making professional use of
others where appropriate.
Philosophy
Small group teaching in all courses
develops skills 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 9.
Skills 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8 are developed
through written work and feedback on
same. The need to acquire skills 5, 6, 8
and 10 is inherent in producing assessed
coursework, and applies to all courses.
Skills 1, 6, 8 and 10 are relevant to
tutorials, seminars and discussions.
Assessment:
Skills 1-8 and 10 are assessed through
essays, class participation and oral
presentations in seminars. Skill 9 is not
formally assessed but is inherent in
exposure to the subject.
18. Statement of how the programme has been informed by the relevant subject
benchmark statement(s)/professional, statutory and regulatory body guidelines
Physics
The programme covers the content and transferable skills listed in the QAA benchmarks and
in the Institute of Physics criteria for accreditation.
Philosophy
The benchmark statement highlights the following as key components of a philosophy degree
under the heading “Knowledge and Understanding”:
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
• Knowledge of the theories and arguments of some of the major philosophers, encountered
in their own writings, and some awareness of important areas of interpretative controversy
concerning the major philosophers.
• Familiarity with some of central theories and arguments in the fields of Logic, Metaphysics,
Epistemology or Philosophy of Mind, broadly understood.
• Familiarity with some central theories and arguments in the fields of Moral, Political, or
Social Philosophy, broadly understood.
• Some appreciation of the wide range of techniques of philosophical reasoning.
And under the heading “General philosophical skills”:
• An ability to identify underlying issues in various debates.
• Grasp of some philosophical problems, mentioning arguments for or against proposed
solutions.
• Understanding of the importance of careful interpretation of a variety of texts.
• Views on the success of standard arguments.
• Familiarity with the use of specialised philosophical terminology.
• Awareness of the nature of sound arguments and logical fallacies.
• Appreciation of how generalisations can be supported or weakened by detailed discussion.
• Recognition of arguments on both sides of a philosophical question.
These components are all central to the Philosophy element of this programme. The items
listed under the first heading correspond to the divisions of our “core” of required courses,
which provide the structure especially for our first and second year modules. The items listed
under the second heading are the skills acquired in all modules.
19. In cases of joint honours programmes please provide a rationale for the particular
subject combination, either educational or academic
Much of the interesting research in theoretical physics raises interesting and challenging
questions of a philosophical nature. This joint programme gives an excellent grounding in
the issues involved. It also teaches students to formulate and present sophisticated arguments
about the nature of science in a rigorous way. The transferable skills acquired in this
combination of subjects are unsurpassed.
Which is the lead department and/or School? Department of Physics, School of Natural
and Mathematical Sciences
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
20. Programme structure
Please complete the following table and, if appropriate, to include joint, major/minor or other variations
Code = code of each module available for the programme
Title = title of each module available for the programme, plus its credit level and credit value
Status = please indicate whether the module is introductory (I), core (Cr), compulsory (Cp), one or more of however many modules must be passed to progress (CrCp), (P)
professional (i.e. module testing skills/competency that has no credit level or value but is a professional body requirement) or optional (O) for each type of programme. For
postgraduate programmes use the "single honours" column
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite = where appropriate please indicate whether the module is pre-requisite to another module or co-requisite by noting pre or co and the module
code that it is pre/co-requisite to.
Assessment = please indicate in broad terms the assessment for the module eg written examinations, coursework
(Note: the availability of optional modules may vary slightly from year to year; the following are the modules available at the commencement of the programme)
Code Title Credit
Level
Credit
Value
Status (I, Cr, Cp, CrCp, P,
O) for each type of module
Pre-requisite/ Co-requisite
(Please note the module code)
Assessment
Single Joint Major/
Minor
Single Joint Major/
Minor
Full-time Study
Year one
4CCP1350 Mathematics & Mechanics 4 30 Cp Exam & coursework
4CCP1500 Fields, waves and matter 4 30 Cp Examination
4CCP1471 Thermal Physics 4 15 Cp Examination
Varies Students must take either/or:
4AANA003 Elementary Logic 4 15 O Examination
4AANB008 Methodology 4 15 O Examination
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
Students must take either/or:
4AANA004 Metaphysics I 4 15 O Examination
4AANB007 Epistemology I 4 15 O Examination
Students must take 15 additional credits from:
4AANA001 Greek Philosophy I 4 15 O Examination
4AANA002 Ethics I 4 15 O Examination
4AANB005 Modern Philosophy I 4 15 O Examination
4AANB006 Political Philosophy I 4 15 O Examination
Year two
5CCP2265 Mathematical Methods in
Physics (Joint Honours)
5 15 Cp Examination
5CCP2240 Modern Physics 5 30 Cp Examination
5CCP2380 Electromagnetism 5 15 Cp Examination
Students must take the following modules
TBC Philosophy of Physics I:
Philosophy of Space & Time
5 15 Cp Coursework
6AANA026 Philosophy of Science 6 15 Cp Coursework
Students must take 30 credits from two of the
following lists of modules:
List A
5AANA001 Greek Philosophy IIA 5 15 O Coursework
5AANB002 Greek Philosophy IIB 5 15 O Coursework
5AANA003 Modern Philosophy IIA: Locke 5 15 O Examination
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
& Berkeley
5AANB004 Modern Philosophy IIB: Spinoza
& Leibniz
5 15 O Examination
List B O
5AANA005 Ethics II: history of ethical
philosophy
5 15 O 4AANA
002
Examination
5AANA006 Ethics II: Contemporary Ethical
Philosophy
5 15 O
5AANB007 Political Philosophy IIA:
theories of justice
5 15 O Coursework
5AANB007 Political Philosophy IIB: history
of political philosophy
5 15 O Coursework
List C O
5AANA009 Epistemology II 5 15 O 4AANB
007
Examination
5AANA010 Metaphysics II 5 15 O 4AANA
004
Coursework
5AANB011 Philosophy of Logic &
Language
5 15 O Examination
5AANB012 Philosophy of Mind 5 15 O Examination
Final year
6CCP3221 Spectroscopy and Quantum
Mechanics
6 15 Cp Examination
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
6CCP3212 Statistical Mechanics 6 15 Cp Examination
Students must take 15 credits from the following
modules:
6CCP3131 Third Year Project in Physics 6 15 Cr / O Reports and presentations
6CCP3132 Third Year Literature Review 6 15 Cr / O Reports and presentations
6CCP3133 University Ambassadors'
Scheme for Physics
6 15 Cr / O Oral presentation &
coursework
Students can take up to 30 credits from the
following modules:
6CCP3241 Particle Physics 6 15 O Examination
6CCP3380 Optics 6 15 O Examination
6CCP3402 Solid State Physics 6 15 O Examination
6CCP3630 General Relativity & Cosmology 6 15 O Examination
6CCP3201 Mathematical Methods in
Physics (Year Three)
6 15 O Examination and
coursework
Students must take between 45 & 75 credits of
philosophy modules. If taking 45 credits, at least
30 must be taken from the following list of level
6 modules. If 60-75 credits, 45 must be from the
following level 6 modules listed below:
TBC Philosophy of Physics II:
Philosophy of Quantum
Mechanics
6 15 O Coursework
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
6AANC000 Dissertation (BA Philosophy) 6 30 O Dissertation
6AANB027 Ethics of Science and
Technology 6 15
O
Coursework
6AANA028 First-Order Logic 6 15 O Examination
6AANB033 Formal Semantics 6 15 O Examination
6AANA036 Formal Syntax 6 15 O Examination
6AANB039 Gender & Philosophy 6 15 O Examination
6AANA040 Greek Philosophical Texts I:
Plato 6 15 O
Examination
6AANB041 Greek Philosophical Texts II:
Aristotle 6 15 O
Examination
6AANA014 Hellenistic Philosophy 6 15 O Coursework
6AANA014 Indian Philosophy: The
Orthodox Schools 6 15 O
Coursework
6AANB017 Indian Philosophy: The
Heterodox Schools 6 15 O
Coursework
6AANA018 Kant’s Epistemology and
Metaphysics 6 15 O
Coursework
6AANB021 Kant’s Moral Philosophy 6 15 O Coursework
6AANA029 Mathematical Logic 6 15 O Examination
6AANB023 Medieval Philosophy 6 15 O Coursework
6AANA097 Metaethics 6 15 O Coursework
6AANA031 Modal Logic 6 15 O Examination
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
6AANA038 Moral Normativity 6 15 O Examination
6AANA032 19th
Century Continental
Philosophy 6 15
O
Coursework
6AANA020 Neoplatonism 6 15 O Coursework
6AANB019 Philosophy in the Islamic World 6 15 O Examination
6AANA050 Philosophy of Biology 6 15 O Coursework
6AANA052 Philosophy of Mind II 6 15 O Examination
6AANB035 Philosophy of Physics 6 15 O Coursework
6AANA024 Philosophy of Psychology 6 15 O Coursework
6AANB049 Philosophy of Psychology II 6 15 O Coursework
6AANB025 Philosophy of Religion 6 15 O Examination
6AANA026 Philosophy of Science 6 15 O Coursework
6AANA030 Set Theory 6 15 O Examination
6AANA098 Scepticism 6 15 O Written exam
6AANB045 Topics in Epistemology 6 15 O Coursework
6AANA042 Topics in Greek Philosophy 6 15 O
6AANA048 Topics in Philosophy of
Language 6 15 O
Examination
6AANA044 Topics in Modern Philosophy 6 15 O Coursework
6AANB037 Topics in Philosophy of Mind 6 15 O Written exam
6AANA046 Topics in Political Philosophy 6 15 O Coursework
6AANB047 Twentieth-Century Continental
Philosophy 6 15 O
Coursework
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
6AANA099 Utilitarianism 6 15 O Written exam
Varies By approval, modules within the
University of London
5 or 6 15 to
30
O Varies according to
module taken
15-30 additional credits (number depends on
total philosophy credits as noted above) may be
taken from any of the following level 5 modules:
5AANA009 Epistemology II 5 15 O 4AANB
007
Examination
5AANA005 Ethics II: history of ethical
philosophy
5 15 O 4AANA
002
Coursework
5AANA001 Greek Philosophy IIA 5 15 O Coursework
5AANB002 Greek Philosophy IIB 5 15 O Coursework
5AANA010 Metaphysics II 5 15 O 4AANA
004
Coursework
5AANA003 Modern Philosophy IIA: Locke
& Berkeley
5 15 O Examination
5AANB004 Modern Philosophy IIB: Spinoza
& Leibniz
5 15 O Examination
5AANB011 Philosophy of Logic &
Language
5 15 O Examination
5AANB012 Philosophy of Mind 5 15 O Examination
5AANA013 Philosophy of Physics I: Space
& Time
5 15 O Coursework
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
5AANB013 Political Philosophy II: Freedom 5 15 O Coursework
5AANB007 Political Philosophy IIA:
theories of justice
5 15 O Coursework
5AANB007 Political Philosophy IIB: history
of political philosophy
5 15 O Coursework
6SSG3028 Environmental Remote Sensing
II*** 6 15 O N Exam
7SSG5029 Environmental Remote
Sensing*** 7 20 O N Exam
If a Masters programme, are level 6 credit levels permitted within the programme?
N/A
Maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded)
45 credits.
In all cases, the condoning of failed marks will be at the discretion of the programme examination board and in accordance with the College regulations.
Are students permitted to take any additional credits, as per regulation A3; 5.10?
No
Are students permitted to take a substitute module, as per regulation A3, 20.7?
No
Are there are any exceptions to the regulations regarding credits, progression or award requirements? (where relevant the information should also
differentiate the particular requirements of pathways within a programme or nested/exit awards)
Physics
Physics modules in addition to those required by the programme and with a credit value of up to half the maximum permitted by the credit framework
regulations may be taken during the degree programme, subject to the approval of the Programme Board.
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
For the ordinary degree, the programme is identical, but only 165 credits in Physics (inc. 15 credits condoned fails) and three papers in Philosophy are required.
To progress from Year 1 to Year 2 a student must have no mark lower than 33% in level 4 Physics modules
Philosophy
With permission from the Programme Coordinator, students may take a maximum of 60 credits (30 credits year 2, 30 credits final year) outside the programme
from modules available in Departments of Philosophy in the University of London, or from modules available in the School of Arts & Humanities, School of
Law or the School of Social Science & Public Policy (note, students are permitted to only take 30 credits of modules from within the College outside the
Department).
Other relevant information to explain the programme structure
Please note that new students enrolling on the information provided on this section of the PAF will have these regulations stipulated throughout their
programme of study. The only exception to this will be if there are changes made by Professional, Regulatory or Statutory Bodies that are noted to this
programme.
(a) numbers of introductory, core, compulsory and optional modules to be taken in each year of the programme with related credit values
Year one: 120 credits earned through 75 credits of compulsory modules in the Department of Physics and 3 x 15 credit modules in the Department of
Philosophy (see module table). All modules at Level 4.
Year two: 120 credits earned through 60 credits of compulsory modules in the Department of Physics and 4 x 15 credit modules in the Department of
Philosophy (modules must include choices from at least two out of the three lists of level 5 modules; a maximum of 15 credits is permitted at level 6).
Final year: 120 credits earned through 1 x 15 credit core module, 2 x 15 credit compulsory modules and 15 credits of optional modules in the Department of
Physics and 60 credits of optional modules (at least 90 credits must be at level 6).
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
(b) range of credit levels permitted within the programme
4, 5, 6
(c) maximum number of credits permitted at the lowest level
120 credits
(d) minimum number of credits required at the highest level
90 credits
* Students who transfer onto this programme from other Physics major/minor or Physics Joint honours degree programmes are normally permitted to have
omitted:
4CCP111: Laboratory Physics I (if transferring after the first year)
5CCP211: Laboratory Physics II (if transferring after the second year)
Modules taken in their minor or joint subject can substitute for optional modules (and 4CCP111A and 5CCP211A) in all years for these transfer students.
The modules 4CCM111 and 4CCM112 can substitute for 4CCP1350.
The Mathematics modules 5CCM211 and 5CCM231 can substitute for 5CCP2255.
*** Any student who takes 6SSG3028 cannot take 7SSG5029
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
21. Marking criteria
Physics: The marking scheme for this programme follows the College generic criteria and
additionally those in the School of Natural and Mathematical Sciences.
Philosophy: All modules will be marked in accordance with the School of Arts &
Humanities marking criteria where such exists, or else in accordance with the College’s
generic marking criteria.
22. Particular features of the programme which help to reduce the barriers experienced
by disabled students and ensure that the programme is accessible to all students who
meet the entry requirements
Structure
We welcome part time applications.
Publicity and programme handbook
These clearly communicate the key skills that will be required during the programme, the
content of each module, the intended teaching methods to be used and the module’s status
(core/compulsory/optional).
Teaching methods
A wide range of teaching methods are utilised (as demonstrated by box 17), including:
handouts in alternative formats, electronic resources placed on the website, lecture notes in
advance in electronic formats and transcriptions available for outside speakers and films.
Assessment
Advice has been taken from the Equality and Diversity Department to ensure assessment
methods do not unfairly discriminate against students with disabilities. The College’s Special
Examination Arrangements Committee (SEAC) considers requests for adjustments to
assessment to take account of learning and/or physical disabilities. Module outlines specify
the assessment methods that will be used and explain that SEAC will need to be notified
about requests for alternative assessment methods. The form that the alternative assessment
will take has been specified for each module in advance.
Feedback
Feedback on the programme is regularly collected from students, including information from
students with disabilities about their learning experience. The information collected is used
towards the on-going development and improvement of the programme. In particular, it has
prompted closer working with ISS to ensure that subject resources are offered in a range of
alternative formats wherever possible.
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM
SECTION 2 – SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Not all of the information in this section will be relevant for all programmes and for some
programmes this section will not be relevant at all
1. Programme name
BSc (Hons) Physics and Philosophy
2. Is this programme involved in collaborative activity?
Yes No
If yes what type of Collaborative Provision is it (tick appropriate box)?
Does the programme have an access/feeder
Programme for entry into it?
Does the programme have an articulation/
progression agreement for entry into it?
Dual Award
Franchised Provision
Joint Award
Partnership Programme
Recognition of Study or Award of Credit through
off-campus study or placement
Staff and student exchange
Validated provision
X
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
Have the relevant stages and appropriate paperwork been approved and the paperwork
forwarded onto QA&AA Office?
Yes No Not applicable
3. If the programme is a joint award with an institution outwith the University of
London, validated provision or franchised provision, has the necessary approval been
sought from College Education Committee?
Not applicable
Please attach a copy of Part 1 of the Partner Profile and checklist submitted to the College
Education Committee
4. Partnership programme - in cases where parts or all of the programme are delivered
away from one of the College campuses by a body or bodies external to the College
please provide the following details
Physics
Name and address of the off-campus location and/or external body
The student ambassador scheme: London secondary schools
Percentage/amount of the programme delivered off-campus or by external body
Up to 2% (optional half of 3rd
year project course CP3131)
Nature of the involvement of external body
Students spend a few hours per week in a Physics Department of a London secondary School,
supervised by the staff of that school, assisting in the teaching of Physics.
Description of the learning resources available at the off-campus location
1. Normal secondary school resources
What mechanisms will be put in place to ensure the ongoing monitoring of the delivery
of the programme, to include monitoring of learning resources off-site or by the
external body?
N/A
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
All schools are visited by KCL Physics Department staff, and an individual teacher is
responsible for the student in the school. A member of KCL staff monitors the students while
they are in the student ambassador scheme.
Please attach the report of the visit to the off-campus location
Not applicable
Philosophy
Name and address of the off-campus location and/or external body
All Colleges of the University of London offering intercollegiate Philosophy
modules/courses, namely University College London, Birkbeck College, Heythrop College,
and the London School of Economics. These are the institutions who formerly collaborated
with us in the Federal Philosophy BA. The relevant modules are listed on the websites of the
Philosophy Departments at our partner colleges, which are updated annually; we will also
provide our own students with information about the level 5 and 6 optional modules available
at these colleges.
Percentage/amount of the programme delivered off-campus or by external body
0% to 18% depending on which modules/courses taken: we will allow students to take up to
30 credits in second and final year at our partner institution (thus up to 60 credits total over
both years). However, it is unlikely any of our students will take this many credits at the other
colleges, this is just a theoretical maximum. At level 6 it’s likely that both we and the other
Colleges will put some restrictions on students from other Colleges taking modules with a
capped enrolment (e.g. modules taught by seminar).
Nature of the involvement of external body
Teaching and assessment.
Description of the learning resources available at the off-campus location
Expert teachers; teaching space; source material; library facilities.
What mechanisms will be put in place to ensure the ongoing monitoring of the delivery of
the programme, to include monitoring of learning resources off-site or by the external
body?
Modules offered at other colleges in the University of London are subject to the Quality
Assurance procedures in place in the individual colleges (as administered by teaching
committees or equivalent).
Please attach the report of the visit to the off-campus location
N/A
Programme approval 2008/09
PAF Initially Approved: July 2009
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 29th
April 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 18 October 2010
PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 9th
February 2011
PAF modified re: condonement: 5 September 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 5 September 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 9th
March 2012
PAF modified re exit award title: 29 March 2012
PAF modified re: programme table: 19 April 2012
PAF modified and finalised for 2012/13: 7 September 2012
PAF modified by QAS for 2013/14: 16th
January 2013
PAF finalised for 2013/14: 22 October 2013
5. Recognition of study or award of credit through off-campus study or placement -
please indicate how the time will be spent, the length of time out, the amount of credit
and whether it is a compulsory or optional part of the programme
Year abroad Year in employment Placement Other (please
specify)
Time spent …N/A…Credit amount..N/A……
6. Please provide a rationale for any such time outside the College, other than that
which is a requirement of a professional, statutory or regulatory body
N/A
5. Please give details if the programme requires validation or accreditation by a
professional, statutory or regulatory body
Name and address of PSB
Accreditation is voluntary
Institute of Physics
76 Portland Place
London W1B 1NT
Date validation/accreditation commenced: TBC
Date of last validation/accreditation: 2011 – due to changes in accreditation criteria, the
programme was awarded ‘recognised’ status rather than ‘accredited’ status.
Frequency of validation/ accreditation 5years Date of next validation/ accreditation: 2016
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