Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

·        Ethical Theory

·        Principles of Economics

·        Economic Policy in Action

·        Political Concepts

·        What is 'Doing' Philosophy?

·        An Introduction to Political Studies and Skills

Year 2

Optional modules (Economics)

·        Managerial Economics

·        International Economics

·        Intermediate Microeconomics

·        Intermediate Macroeconomics

·        Optional modules (Philosophy)

·        Aesthetics

·        Freedom, Power, and Politics

·        Practical Ethics

·        Self and World

Optional modules (Politics)

·        Political Parties and Elections

·        Researching and Working in Politics

·        Political Skills: Negotiation

·        Professional Practice and Placement

·        Applied Humanities: Professional Practice and Placement

Work Placement Year

Year 3

Compulsory modules

·        Final Year Project

Optional modules (Economics)

·        Business Ethics and Responsible Management

·        Labour Economics

·        Development Economics

·        The Economics of Money, Banking and Finance

·        Contemporary Issues in Economics

Optional modules (Philosophy)

·        Contemporary Political Philosophy

·        Philosophy of Law

·        Marx and Critical Theory

·        Animal Rights and Environmental Ethics

·        Biopolitics and the Death of God

Optional modules (Politics)

·        Active Citizenship

·        Race and Empire

·        Political Skills: Leadership and Communication

·        Global Governance

Placement Year (Optional)

To increase your employability even more, this course gives all students the opportunity of a one-year paid work placement. If you decide to go this path, you will return to finish your degree after taking the placement exam after the second year of your course.

What makes taking a placement necessary?

A placement year is the ideal way to complement the job skills we will teach you in this degree program with useful work experience. The contacts you create throughout the placement will further enhance your professional opportunities and provide you with the tools required to land graduate-level work.

How we assist you

The Placement and Work Experience Team at the University is highly skilled in assisting you in obtaining a placement. From the beginning, they will collaborate directly with you to help you find placement opportunities, investigate possible employers, prepare and present your resume, and receive interview coaching. Although we cannot promise a placement, our industry-leading consultants will increase your chances of getting one.