BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Duration: 3 years
Course details
The Philosophy, Politics & Economics BA course is a high-quality, interdisciplinary programme 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 programme is taught by the Department of Political Economy and the Department of Philosophy.
Modules
Year 1
Introduction to Classical and Early Modern Philosophy
Introduction to Global Politics and Political Philosophy
Introduction to Micro- and Macro-economics and Global Political Economy
Introduction to Ethics and Values in the Modern World
Year 2
Work Placement
Kant and the Copernican Revolution
Hegel, Marx and Dialectical Thought
Power: Theories and Applications
Economic Theory
Optional Modules
Year 3
Dissertation
Phenomenology, Existentialism and Identity
Contemporary Philosophy
The Politics and Ethics of the Post-Crash Economy
Debates in Globalisation
+ Optional Modules
Entry requirements
- International Baccalaureate
- A level : AAA
- SQA Advanced Higher
Career possibilities
A degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics gives students a range of specialist skills for working in the political field. These skills can open up opportunities to work in local and national government and in European and global politics. Furthermore, institutions that need to interact with local, national and international government find the knowledge of PPE graduates invaluable, allowing for careers paths ranging from journalism or business to working for international NGOs or think-tanks. Students also learn a wide range of transferable skills that employers value highly. These include critical thinking, gathering and analysing evidence, communication and IT skills, cultural awareness, collaboration and teamwork.
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