BA Philosophy and Politics
Colchester, United Kingdom
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Full time
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Introduction
BA Philosophy and Politics
Some of the most fundamental questions about political life, its principles and ideals, are philosophical in character. Our course brings these disciplines of philosophy and politics together, and provides a sound academic grounding in both. You are given plenty of opportunities to bring the resources of moral and political philosophy to bear on the issues of political life.
You study topics including:
- Ethics
- Political philosophy
- European philosophy (including critical theory, phenomenology, and existentialism)
- Concepts in political science: state, laws, wars and political parties
- Obligations, freedom, rights and equality
We are 7th in the UK for research impact in philosophy (Grade Point Average, REF2021).
OurDepartment of Governmentis one of the most prestigious in Europe, with an outstanding record of teaching, research and publication.
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Curriculum
Year 1
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Introduction to Politics
- Skills for University Studies
Year 2
- Principles of Social Justice
- Modern Social and Political Thought
- Ethics and Public Policy
Final Year
- Contemporary Political Philosophy
- Philosophy Capstone Module
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Career Opportunities
Many employers want graduates with critical thinking skills who can think logically and creatively about practical problems.
Our students are in demand from a wide range of employers in a host of occupations, including law, PR, project management, journalism and the media, teaching, librarianship, the Civil Service, banking, the police and fashion design.
Our recent graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of high-profile companies.
Philosophy develops your transferable skills, providing you with:
- The ability to understand all sides of a dispute objectively and without forming a premature opinion
- The ability to work in a team, taking a collaborative approach to problems
- The ability to interpret dense text and to communicate effectively
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
We also work with the University's Student Development Team to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.
Program delivery
BA Philosophy and Politics: 3 years
BA Philosophy and Politics (Including Year Abroad): 4 years
BA Philosophy and Politics (Including Placement Year): 4 years
- Teaching takes the form of lectures and seminar sessions or discussion classes
- Seminars allow your lecturer to explain new arguments and ideas, while giving sufficient time for questions and collective discussion and debate
- We believe that discussion is the lifeblood of philosophy, and we try to keep our classes as small as we can for this purpose
- Lab sessions allow you to improve your technical research skills
- Opportunities to gain work experience on placements and internships