Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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Duration
3 Years
Our Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE) BA/BSc is a high-quality, interdisciplinary course that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to understand and analyse the political and economic institutions of the 21st century, both in the UK and globally. This course is taught by the Department of Political Economy and the Department of Philosophy.
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About this course
You will learn to think critically and independently about fundamental issues in philosophy, politics, and economics and the interaction between them.
Our Philosophy Department is one of the largest and most prominent departments at King's and currently ranked as one of the top three in the UK.
We offer a wide range of optional modules, covering areas of philosophy, politics and economics.
This course enables you to develop an understanding of the relationship between political and economic processes, institutions and ideas, and the broader philosophical questions underlying public policy.
Graduates from this course are well suited to a wide range of careers and acquire a skill-set that equips them to work in consulting, finance, banking, international development, governmental roles and communications, amongst others.
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Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A-levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer.
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Subjects
- Politics
- Political Theory
- Political Philosophy
- Macroeconomics
- Philosophy
- Ethics
- Political Economy
- Department of Philosophy
- Economic Philosophy
- Political
Course programme
Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits. In your second and third year, 30 of these credits can be taken from another department outside of the Department of Philosophy or Department of Political Economy.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up to date, innovative and relevant courses of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.Required Modules
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Political & Economic Philosophy (15 credits)
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Introduction to Philosophy I (15 credits)
- Introduction to Philosophy II (15 credits)
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Comparing Political Systems (30 credits)
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Principles of Economics (30 credits)
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Quantitative Methods (15 credits)
2nd Year
Required Modules
You are required to take the following module:
- The Philosophy and Practice of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Please note that for the BSc degree you are required to complete 45 credits in the following economics modules:
- Microeconomics (15 credits)
- Macroeconomics (15 credits)
- Econometrics (15 credits)
You can also take an assessed 15 credit language module in addition to your 120 credits.
Optional ModulesPhilosophy Modules
The range of philosophy optional modules may typically include:
- Neoplatonism (15 credits)
- Philosophy of Mathematics (15 credits)
- Topics in Political Philosophy (15 credits)
- Morality and Convention (15 credits)
- Indian Philosophy: The Heterodox Schools (15 credits)
- Kant's Moral Philosophy (15 credits)
- The Philosophy of the Vienna Circle (15 credits)
- Indian Philosophy: The Orthodox Schools (15 credits)
- Philosophy of Psychology (15 credits)
- Philosophy of Science (15 credits)
- First-Order Logic (15 credits)
Politics Modules
The range of politics optional modules may typically include:
- Elections and Political Communications in Modern Britain: Voters, Parties and Public Opinion (15 credits)
- History of Political Thought (15 credits)
- Political Change in Europe (15 credits)
- Research Methods for Politics (15 credits)
- The International Politics of Energy (15 credits)
- Political Theory of Capitalism (15 credits)
- Post-Colonial Theory (15 credits)
- Issues in International Politics (15 credits)
- European Union: Power, Politics & Economics (15 credits)
- Contemporary Issues in Political Theory (15 credits)
- Statistics for Political Science II (15 credits)
- British Politics (15 credits)
Economics Modules
The range of economics optional modules may typically include:
- Econometrics (15 credits)
- Macroeconomics (15 credits)
- Microeconomics (15 credits)
- The Economics of the Public Sector (15 credits)
- Mathematics for Economics (15 credits)
- Political Economy of Immigration (15 credits)
Studying Abroad:
As a second-year student you also have the option to study abroad with one of our partner institutions for the second semester of the year. Currently students can study abroad at the following institutions:
- Hong Kong University (HKKU)
- National University of Singapore (NUS)
- University of North Carolina (UNC)
3rd Year
Required ModulesThere are no required modules in your third year.
Optional ModulesYou will have the option of taking the following module:
- Dissertation (30 credits)
Philosophy Modules
The range of optional modules for year three may typically include:
- Ethics II: Contemporary Ethical Philosophy
- Political Philosophy II: History of Political Philosophy
- Philosophy of Mind
- Modern Philosophy II: Locke & Berkeley
- Ethics II: History of Ethical Philosophy
- Epistemology II
- Greek Philosophy II: Aristotle
- Philosophy of Language
- Topics in Applied Ethics and Politics
- Philosophy of Physics I: Space and Time
- Metaphysics II
Politics Modules
The range of optional modules for year three may typically include:
- Democracy and Its Critics (15 credits)
- Comparative Political Theory (15 credits)
- Culture, Identity & Justice (15 credits)
- Liberalism (15 credits)
- Global Power Europe (15 credits)
- International Institutions & Global Governance (15 credits)
- Authoritarianism (15 credits)
- Political Sociology of Social Networks (15 credits)
- The Politics of International Trade (15 credits)
- Extremism and Populism (15 credits)
- Advanced Texts in Political Theory (15 credits)
Economics Modules
The range of optional modules for year three may typically include:
- The Economics of Crime (15 credits)
- Topics in Development Economics (15 credits)
- Topics in Economic Theory (15 credits)
- International Trade (15 credits)
- Advanced Topics in Economic History (15 credits)
- Advanced Macroeconomics (15 credits)
- Advanced Economic Analysis (15 credits)
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