BA (Hons) Politics & International Relations and Philosophy
Bachelor's degree
In Hatfield
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Hatfield
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
Our BA Politics & International Relations and Philosophy degree allows you to explore the ethical and philosophical questions that help to shape and challenge national and international politics and political agendas.
Here at Hertfordshire, as well as learning about philosophical and political theory, you’ll be doing rigorous and creative thinking of your own. Our internationally regarded academics will help you learn to address the arguments of others, to understand and engage with them so that you can arrive at your own conclusions and create your own original work.
You will also explore topical practical questions. Issues that arise as a result of increasing political focus on different dimensions of security, for example, are raised in the modules ‘Terrorism and Security’ and ‘The State in the 21st Century’. Philosophy will help you to understand the ethical implications and social situatedness of security politics through modules such as ‘Social and Political Philosophy’, ‘Contemporary Moral Philosophy” and ‘Nietzsche, Genealogy and Morality’.
Key social issues, such as, gender equality will be addressed from the perspective of both disciplines in ‘The Politics of Gender’ and in ‘Feminist Philosophy’. Modules will also debate the ways in which religious belief is a driving force behind social and political events in today’s globalised world.
You will be taught by experts who work at the cutting edge of their research disciplines and will share the excitement of doing original work in a supportive and highly-rated academic community. We’re also rated TEF Gold, making us one of the best universities for teaching and support.
Work placement/study abroad option: Between your second and final year, you’ll have the option to study abroad or do a work placement for up to a year. Not only will this give you an amazing experience to talk about but will also give your CV a boost.
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About this course
We give you:
A flexible programme of study across two complementary disciplines that allows you to concentrate on areas you find especially interesting
Exceptional teaching by academics conducting world-leading research
Innovative courses that enable you to understand the rewarding connection between these two disciplines
Transferable skills built through work placements, internships and extra-curricular activities
The chance to study for a year at one of our many partner institutions across the world
UCAS points 104
A Level BCC
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Subjects
- International Relations
- Politics
- Political Philosophy
- Philosophy
- Moral
- International
Course programme
Our politics and philosophy students benefit from being part of a diverse and active academic community. Our interactive seminars and workshops help you find your feet in the academic environment, and establish ways of working confidently, creatively and collaboratively. We see our students as fellow researchers, and we place a great deal of importance on sharing and developing skills.
You will have the opportunity to get involved in activities that will complement your studies. Not only do these enhance your experience, they also make for a more impressive CV. We offer extra-curricular modules in debating and model United Nations and our Philosophy Society, run by students, hosts fortnightly research seminars led by distinguished external philosophers. All students are welcome to participate and become part of a professional philosophy community.
Level 4
Module
- Reason and Persuasion
- Social and Political Philosophy
- Mind, Knowledge and Reality
- Power, Citizens and the State
- Ethics
- The Meaning of Life
- Comparing Political Systems
- The Art of War: An Introduction to Strategic Studies
- Anarchy, Order and Beyond: Studying International Relations
- Philosophy of Fiction
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- Themes in Plato's Republic
- The Right and The Good
- Philosophy of Mind
- Knowledge and Discovery
- Philosophy of Art
- Metaphysics
- Graduate Skills
- Philosophies of Religion
- Virtues, Vices and Ethics
- Logic and Philosophy
- Comparative Political Systems
- Modern Political Philosophy
- Security and Governance
- We, the People: Democratic Theory and Practice
- The State in the 21st Century
- Political History: Milestones, Change and Continuity
Module
- Contemporary Moral Philosophy P
- Aristotle P
- Philosophy of Language
- Philosophy of Psychology
- Political Philosophy
- Feminist Philosophy
- Religion and Modern Thought
- Kierkegaard, Philosophy and Religion
- International Organisations
- Politics of the European Union
- Peacebuilding and Statebuilding
- Post-Colonial Theory and Non-Western Philosophy
- Terrorism and Security
- The Politics of Gender
- Political Dissertation
- International Political Economy
- Wittgenstein: Meaning and Forms of Life
- Nietzsche Then and Now
Additional information
EU Students Fee
Full time - £13450 for the 2021/2022 academic year
International Students Fee
Full time - £13450 for the 2021/2022 academic year
BA (Hons) Politics & International Relations and Philosophy