B.A. Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Bachelor's degree
In Hull
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Hull
The three disciplines of politics, philosophy and economics are interlinked in a fascinating way, providing the opportunity for multiple avenues of study. Our Politics programmes enjoy a leading reputation for teaching and research
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About this course
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Subjects
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Economics
- Teaching
Course programme
Teaching ranges from large group lectures to small tutorials and intensive one-on-one supervision. You'll attend seminars and large debates on topical issues, and there are personal feedback and assessment review sessions plus residential problem-solving and team-building group exercises.
You'll engage in individual and group assessment activities, delivered orally as well as in written form and through formats such as essays, exams, presentations, debates and dissertations.
Year 1
Core modules
- British Political History Since 1945
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Principles of Economics 1
- Philosophy, History and Ideology
- Introduction to the Politics of the World Economy
Optional module
- World Economy
Year 2
Core modules
- History of Political Thought
- British Government
- Microeconomics
- Paths of Research
Optional modules
- Ways of Knowing
- Mind, Brain and Behaviour
- Ancient Greek Philosophy
- Politics of the Middle East
- Macroeconomics
- Development Economics
- Understanding the European Union
- Understanding America
Year 3
Optional modules
- Combined Dissertation
- Philosophy of Law
- Animal Ethics: Philosophy, Politics and Law
- Approaches to Presidential Power in the USA
- Dangerous Minds
- Contemporary House of Commons
- One Semester Abroad
- One-Semester Internship
- Advanced Business Economics
- Labour Economics
- Contemporary Political Philosophy
- Short Dissertation
- Gender, Science and Knowledge
- The Politics and Philosophy of the Environment
- Hate, Violence and Pornography
- Labours Thinkers
- Critics of Capitalism
- UK Politics in an Age of Austerity
- Applied Business Economics
- Economics of Government
If you opt for the One-Semester Internship, you'll have access to our exclusive seminar series presented by senior parliamentary officials including Black Rod, the Speaker, the Serjeant-at-Arms, and the Clerk of the House of Commons.
B.A. Politics, Philosophy and Economics