Philosophy and Politics - BA (Hons)

at University of Kent

Stage 1

Compulsory modules currently include

• PHIL3020 - Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Metaphysics (15 credits)
• PHIL3030 - Introduction to Philosophy: Ethics (15 credits)
• PHIL3100 - Introduction to Philosophy: Logic and Reasoning (15 credits)
• PHIL3150 - Philosophical Reading and Writing (core) (15 credits)

Stage 2

Optional modules may include

• POLI6610 - Fact, Evidence, Knowledge and Power (15 credits)
• POLI6870 - Political Research Analysis (30 credits)

Stage 3

Optional modules may include

• ANTB5560 - Human and Social Sciences in the Classroom (15 credits)
• PHIL5001 - Theories of Knowledge (30 credits)
• PHIL5730 - Wittgenstein: Meaning and Mind (30 credits)
• PHIL5780 - Philosophy of Mind and Action (30 credits)
• PHIL5790 - Logic (30 credits)
• PHIL5830 - Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence (30 credits)
• PHIL6020 - Philosophy of Language (30 credits)
• PHIL6110 - Metaphysics (30 credits)
• PHIL6180 - Political Philosophy (30 credits)
• PHIL6400 - Normative Ethics (30 credits)
• PHIL6420 - Feminist Philosophy (30 credits)
• PHIL6530 - Politics, Philosophy and Economics (30 credits)
• PHIL6666 - Environmental Ethics and Climate Change (30 credits)
• PHIL6690 - Philosophy of History (30 credits)
• POLI5550 - The United Nations (15 credits)
• POLI5630 - Foreign Policy Analysis and Management (15 credits)
• POLI5970 - Governance & Politics of Contemporary China (15 credits)
• POLI6110 - Politics of the European Union (15 credits)
• POLI6170 - Contemporary Politics and Government in the United States (30 credits)
• POLI6230 - Modern Political Thought (15 credits)
• POLI6290 - Terrorism and Political Violence (15 credits)
• POLI6300 - Politics of The Middle East (15 credits)
• POLI6380 - Political Behaviour in Britain (15 credits)
• POLI6560 - Humans at War (15 credits)
• POLI6580 - The Rise of China (15 credits)
• POLI6600 - International Conflict and Cooperation (15 credits)
• POLI6660 - Religion and International Politics (15 credits)
• POLI6760 - The Radical Right in Western Democracies (15 credits)
• POLI6830 - Politics in East Asia (15 credits)
• POLI6840 - Contemporary Development and Security Challenges in the Asia-Pacific (15 credits)
• POLI6880 - Research Dissertation (30 credits)
• POLI6890 - Who Do You Think You Are? On Critical Identity Theories (15 credits)
• POLI6910 - Governance and War in Cyberspace (15 credits)
• POLI6920 - Nationalism (15 credits)
• RSST5220 - Ancient Chinese Philosophies and the Contemporary World (30 credits)

• A level

  BBB or ABC
   

•  Access to HE Diploma

  The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.

   

•  BTEC Nationals

  The University will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF; OCR) on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances. A typical offer would be to achieve DDM.

   

•  International Baccalaureate

  30 points overall or 15 points at HL

   

•  International Foundation Programme

  Pass all components of the University of Kent International Foundation Programme with a 60% overall average including 60% in Academic Skills Development.

   

•  T level

  The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course.
  
  IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

• Home full-time                           £9250
   
• EU full-time                               £13000
   
• International full-time                 £17400

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• local and central government
• the diplomatic service
• EU administration
• financial services
• non-governmental organisations
• journalism
• international business or organisations.
   

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