BSc Language Logic and Communication Programme Specification 2023-24

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2		Programme Specifications 2023-24
3		Revised February 2023
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6		Programme Title			BSc Language, Logic and Communication
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8		This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			September 2023			Award type			BA
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10		What level is this qualification?			Level 6			Length of programme			3 years
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12		Mode of study (Full / Part Time)			Full Time
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14		Will the programme use standard University semester dates?			Yes			For York Online programmes, will standard dates for such programmes be used?
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16		Awarding institution			University of York			Board of Studies for the programme			Philosophy
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18		Lead department			Philosophy			Other contributing departments			Language and Linguistic Science
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20		Language of study and assessment			English			Language(s) of assessment			English
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22		Is this a campus-based or online programme?			Campus-based
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24		Partner organisations
25		If there are any partner organisations involved in the delivery of the programme, please outline the nature of their involvement. You may wish to refer to the Policy on Collaborative Provision
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29		Reference points
30		Please state relevant reference points consulted in the design of this programme (for example, relevant documentation setting out PSRB requirements; the University's Frameworks for Programme Design (UG or PGT); QAA Subject Benchmark Statements; QAA Qualifications and Credit Frameworks).
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32		Institutional Framework for Taught Programme Design, QAA Subject Benchmark Statement: Philosophy, QAA Subject Benchmark Statement: Linguistics.
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34		Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
35		Will this programme involve any exemptions from the University Policy and Procedures on Credit Transfer and the Recognition of Prior Learning? If so, please specify and give a rationale
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39		Exceptions to Regulations
40		Please detail any exceptions to University Award Regulations and Frameworks that need to be approved (or are already approved) for this programme. This should include any that have been approved for related programmes and should be extended to this programme.
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44		Internal Transfers
45		Please use the boxes below to specify if transfers into / out of the programme from / to other programmes within the University are possible by indicating yes or no and listing any restrictions. These boxes can also be used to highlight any common transfer routes which it would be useful for students to know.
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47			Transfers in:	BSc Linguistics, semester 2, stage 1				Transfers Out	BA Philosophy and Linguistics, BA Philosophy BA/BSc Linguistics (semester 2, stage 1 only)
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50		Statement of Purpose
51		Please briefly outline the overall aims of the programme. This should clarify to a prospective student why they should choose this programme, what it will provide to them and what benefits they will gain from completing it.
52		The BSc in Language, Logic, and Communication enables you to develop a rigorous, scientific understanding of how language and communication work. It is an interdisciplinary programme taught by the Departments of Philosophy and Linguistics. Through philosophy, you’ll investigate fundamental questions about language, thought, and reality. Using critical thinking, precise argumentation, and creativity, you’ll explore and evaluate potential solutions to deep and difficult problems. Through linguistics, you’ll explore the nature and workings of language, focusing on theoretical, experimental and data science approaches to analysing the human language ability. By studying philosophy and linguistics in conjunction at York, you’ll be in a position to bring both unique but complementary sets of tools together to enhance your understanding of both disciplines, guided by world leaders from each field. Linguistics will help you to uncover logical structures and distinctions that will feed into your philosophical evaluations of arguments and analysis of concepts; and philosophical exploration of the relationships between language, our minds, and the world will enhance your understanding of language. This programme will equip you with a powerful range of skills and abilities, putting you in a position to think in a systematic way about new problems and to communicate your ideas clearly and forcefully. You will learn to deal with controversial theories and proposals, weigh evidence, assess the quality of arguments, and confidently express your own conclusions. You will acquire skills in quantitative data analysis and basic computational theory, and emerge with advanced skills in writing, argumentation, and analysis. The intellectual and digital tools you will master in our programme will accompany you for the rest of your life in any academic or professional career path you choose, from marketing to teaching, publishing to software development, and will fundamentally change the way you view and engage with the world we live in.
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54		If there are additional awards associated with the programme upon which students can register, please specify the Statement of Purpose for that programme. This will be most relevant for PGT programmes with exit awards that are also available as entry points. Use additional rows to include more than one additional award. Do not include years in industry / abroad (for which there are separate boxes).
55		Exit Award Title			Is the exit award also available as an entry point?	Outcomes: what will the student be able to do on exit with this award?				Specify the module diet that the student will need to complete to obtain this exit award
56		Certificate of Higher Education			Exit award only	Students will have a basic understanding of some key aspects of philosophy and linguistics, achieving PLOs 1, 2, 5.				120 credits; at least 90 credits C-level
57		Diploma of Higher Education			Exit award only	Students will have a deeper understanding of key aspects of philosophy and linguistics, achieving PLOs 1, 2, 5, 6.				240 credits; at least 90 credits I-level
58		Ordinary Degree			Exit award only	Students will achieve PLOs 1, 2, 5, 6, and to a lesser extent PLOs 3 and 4.				300 credits; at least 60 credits H-level over stages 2 and 3
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62		Programme Learning Outcomes
63		What are the programme learning outcomes (PLOs) for the programme? (Normally a minimum of 6, maximum of 8). Taken together, these outcomes should capture the distinctive features of the programme and represent the outcomes that students progressively develop in the programme and achieve at graduation. PLOs should be worded to follow the stem 'Graduates will be able to...'
64		1	Explain key problems and puzzles about language, logic, and communication, and apply their understanding in approaching new problems.
65		2	Explore and develop potential solutions to complex problems and puzzles about language, logic, and communication, using a range of philosophical, formal, and quantitative research methods, including computational and data science methods underpinned by a working knowledge of statistics and computer programming.
66		3	Critically evaluate a range of solutions to problems, and make a measured judgement about what is the best solution in each case, supporting that judgement with a sustained line of argument.
67		4	Use scientifically grounded approaches to the nature, use and acquisition of language to investigate complex and unfamiliar linguistic phenomena, discern relevant patterns and articulate their relevance to linguistic and philosophical audiences.
68		5	Work effectively and productively as a thinker and learner, individually and in collaboration with others.
69		6	Communicate complex ideas in clear and accessible terms in a range of formats.
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73		Diverse entry routes
74		Detail how you would support students from diverse entry routes to transition into the programme. For example, disciplinary knowledge and conventions of the discipline, language skills, academic and writing skills, lab skills, academic integrity.
75		This programme does not have any specific prerequisites for entry and is suitable for students from almost any background. Students applying through the IPC route are welcome from the following strands: Law and Social Sciences; Computer Science and Engineering; Mathematics, Economics and Actuarial Science; Humanities, Creative Arts and Media; Interactive Media. All other necessary training will be provided during the course of study.
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77		Inclusion
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79		Please confirm by ticking the box on the right that the design, content and delivery of the programme will support students from all backgrounds to succeed. This refers to the University's duties under the Equality Act 2010. You may wish to refer to the optional Inclusive Learning self-assessment tools to support reflection on this issue.
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81		Employability
82		Please give a brief overview - no more than 5 sentences - of how the programmes helps develop students' employability. Your Faculty Employability Manager can help reflection on this issue. This statement will be used by Marketing as the basis for external content with respect to employability.
83		The BSc Language, Logic and Communication will help students develop employability skills that are central to most careers, including effective communication, critical thinking, independent learning, problem solving, data analysis, team working and project management. The study of philosophy and linguistics at York equips students with these skills, which translate readily into work contexts such as IT and software development, data analysis, publishing, broadcasting and journalism, marketing and communications, local government and public service, business, finance and accountancy, teaching.
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87		Are you offering any variations of this programme, such as additional years abroad or industry?
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89		Year abroad					Will the year abroad programme be available directly via UCAS; for students to transfer in having entered the main programme; or both?
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91		Year in industry					Will the year in industry programme be available directly via UCAS; for students to transfer in having entered the main programme; or both?
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93		Year in enterprise
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95		Placement year
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98		Part-Time Structure (Normally PGT Only): For part-time variants of programmes, please use the box below to specify which modules will be taken in year 1 and which will be taken in year 2 (and so on if more than 2 years).
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