When Interdisciplinary Human Studies was a department at the University of Bradford, it was the first reviewed under Philosophy (Unit 55), to be awarded 24 points out of 24 by the QAAHE for its course provision. The Subject Review Visit occurred in October 2000. The award is unique in the UK, bringing together the techniques and perspectives of Philosophy, English, Sociology and Psychology in a single inter-disciplinary programme of study.
| Area Inspected | Grading |
|---|---|
| Curriculum design, content and organisation | 4 |
| Teaching, learning and assessment | 4 |
| Student progression and achievement | 4 |
| Student support and guidance | 4 |
| Learning resources | 4 |
| Quality management and enhancement | 4 |
In the last Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) IHS received a score of 4 out of 5. Bradford Philosophy has also been particularly well rated in the National Press: In the Guardian Philosophy League Table 2002 philosophy at Bradford is ranked 8th out of a total of 53 departments in the UK According to the Good University Guide, published in the Times Newspaper (May 9, 2002), philosophy at Bradford is ranked 16th out of a total of 43 departments in the UK.
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