BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics

This module introduces students to fundamental concepts in political thought. We will investigate the nature of power and authority, the meaning of citizenship and democracy, and the ideals of liberty and equality. Students will also learn about some of the most important political ideologies in the contemporary world, such as liberalism, conservatism, feminism, and socialism. The module also aims to familiarise students with basic methods in political theory. This foundation in key concepts, ideologies, and methods will provide a solid basis for philosophically astute political analysis.

Political Concepts is a core module on the Politics BA and the Philosophy, Politics, and Economic BA. It will provide these students with a grounding in philosophical and theoretical approaches to the study of politics. The module is intended to complement the more empirically-focused modules they will encounter elsewhere on the first year of their programmes. Students will also benefit from skills training and valuable experience in reading and discussing challenging theoretical work, which later historical and philosophical modules in their programme will build upon.