This program provides students with a comprehensive education in both philosophy and politics, encouraging them to confront fundamental beliefs and assumptions while enhancing global engagement and multicultural awareness. The curriculum is designed to introduce progressive intellectual challenges, consolidating previous experiences at each new level.
Curriculum: Students explore a diverse array of topics, including political ideas, democratic processes, and various philosophical disciplines. The program offers a wide range of specialist core and optional modules, covering subjects such as British government and politics, European political integration, and political thinking. Teaching is conducted in small, interactive seminar groups, promoting discussion and debate, and ensuring dedicated, individual attention.
Research Focus: The program aims to provide an intellectual training in the disciplines of Philosophy and Politics, which, while discrete subjects, are complementary and mutually enriching. It encourages students to confront their deepest beliefs and assumptions in a characteristically philosophical way, enhancing global engagement and multicultural awareness.
Industry Engagement: The University encourages students to undertake work placements, providing opportunities to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills in real-world settings. Placements can be undertaken at any point during the degree, allowing students to work in companies or charities relevant to their studies. For example, a previous student worked at a zoo to learn more about the ethical treatment of animals.
Global Perspective: Students have the opportunity to study abroad for one semester in their second or final year, with partner institutions including universities in Europe, the USA, Canada, Japan, and Australia. This experience broadens their understanding of international philosophies and political systems, enriching their global outlook.
