Philosophy, Politics & Economics

Course detail Description

Our research-led curriculum encourages critical analysis and debate on contemporary international political and policy issues. Your first year will provide you with the foundations for the study of philosophy, politics and economics. If you wish to carry out independent research, you can opt to complete a 30-credit dissertation in your final year.

Teaching

We use lectures, seminars and small group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a range of techniques including examinations, coursework and tutorial participation.

Location

The course benefits from a central location on the Strand Campus with all the facilities offered by the College readily available and the cultural attractions of the Southbank and Covent Garden on its doorstep. The library and computing facilities are readily accessible together with the opportunity to use the University of London library at Senate House.

Other related courses

• Political Economy BA/BSc
• Politics BA
• Economics BSc
• Economics & Managment BSc

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Structure

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3

Year 1

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

• Political & Economic Philosophy (15 credits)

• Introduction to Philosophy I (15 credits)

• Introduction to Philosophy II (15 credits)

• Comparing Political Systems (30 credits)

• Principles of Economics (30 credits)

• Quantitative Methods (15 credits)

Optional Modules There are no optional modules in your first year but you can take an assessed 15 credit language module in addition to your 120 credits.

Year 2 Required Modules

You are required to take the following module:

• Key Concepts in PPE

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 Modules

Philosophy Modules

The range of philosophy optional modules may typically include:

• Introduction to Chinese Philosophy (15 credits)
• Philosophy of Mathematics (15 credits)
• Topics in Political Philosophy (15 credits)
• Morality and Convention (15 credits)
• Women Thinkers in Antiquity & the Middle Ages (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)

Year 3 Required Modules There are no required modules in your third year. Optional Modules

You 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)