Modules:
The BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics degree programme is made up of compulsory (core) and optional modules, which are worth 15 or 30 credits each. Full-time undergraduate students need to complete modules worth a total of 120 credits each year. Within the programme as a whole a minimum of 90 credits and a maximum of 150 credits should come from each discipline. At least 15 credits of stage 3 modules must be from each discipline.
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Year 1:
Your core modules will provide you with an introduction to all three disciplines and will specifically explore issues relating to power and democracy, the philosophy of morality, philosophical analysis and economic principles.
Compulsory modules
- 105 credits of compulsory modules made up of:
- 30 credits of compulsory Politics modules, including 1 x 15 credit module from Stage 1 Politics options.
- 30 credits of compulsory Philosophy modules.
- 45 credits of compulsory Economics modules made up of BEE1029 (30 credits) and EITHER BEE1024 for holders of A-level maths or equivalent qualification OR BEE1035 for those without A-Level Maths or equivalent.
Module
- Introduction to Philosophical Analysis
- Philosophy of Morality
- Power and Democracy
- Mathematics for Economists If A Level Maths or equivalent has been taken
- Economic Principles
- Basic Quantitative Methods If A Level Maths or equivalent has not been taken
Year 2:
You’ll explore how your three disciplines overlap in fields such as political philosophy (eg, considering topics such as liberty, justice, rights and citizenship), economic policy and the economics of politics. You’ll compare political systems and reflect on the nature of society, considering philosophical questions relating to inequality and power.
Compulsory modules
- 90 credits of compulsory modules made up of:
- 30 credits of Politics modules.
- 30 credits of Philosophy modules, selected from Stage 2 Philosophy compulsory modules list (2 x 15 credit modules).
- 30 credits of Economics modules.
Modules
- The Economics of Politics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Political Philosophy
- Philosophy of Mind 1
- The Philosophy of Nature 1
- Body and Mind
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Language
- Moral agency in social context
Final Year:
The centre-point of the final year is the dissertation. This provides you with the opportunity to explore an area of interest and to demonstrate what you have learned over the previous years of your degree. You will also take up to three other specialist modules to create a programme of work fully reflecting your interests.
Compulsory modules
- 30 credits of compulsory modules.
- You must take POL3040 or BEE3068 or PHL3040.
Modules:
- Dissertation Or
- Economics Dissertation Or
- Philosophy Dissertation
