With the full backing of the Philosophy Department at Sheffield, we have therefore decided to start a process aimed towards the full validation of Pathways as an independent program accredited by Sheffield University. Validation would mean that students successfully completing a one year 120 unit course based on the Pathways programs would receive a Sheffield University Certificate. As a first step towards this ambitious goal, we are now implementing our own stringent system of quality control. Course materials, methods of course delivery, tutor feedback and student outcomes will be subject to monitoring by a team led by Michael Bavidge, Chairman of the Philosophical Society of England and Deputy Head of the Newcastle University Centre for Lifelong Learning. There are no formal entry requirements for the Pathways or Associate Diploma programs, other than an interest in learning about philosophy in the Western tradition.
Distance is no barrier.
While students continue to join from all over the UK, an increasing number now come from overseas. Information Pack Includes more details of the Pathways programs, together with an introductory book list and useful beginner's guide. Philosophical Society of England Prospectus Gives further information about the Society, as well as details of the Associate and Fellowship Diplomas. The Pathways information pack and Philosophical Society Prospectus can now be downloaded from the Pathways Downloads page. If you would like to take a program, all you need to do is submit the appropriate application form .