B.A. Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Bachelor's degree

In Hull

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • 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

Facilities

Location

Start date

Hull (East Riding of Yorkshire)
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Cottingham Road, HU6 7RX

Start date

On request

About this course

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Subjects

  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Economics
  • Teaching

Course programme

Course Content

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
  • Labour’s 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

Price on request