BA Philosophy and Politics

The BA Philosophy and Politics course at the University of Essex is a full-time three-year undergraduate degree. This course enables students to study two of the most important fields of thought in human intellectual history. By exploring fundamental questions of philosophy and applying them to real-world political challenges, students gain an in-depth understanding of how societies function and the ethical dilemmas they face.Course Content: The BA Philosophy and Politics course combines the study of political theory and implementation with the investigation of philosophical traditions and ideas. Students explore the philosophies of freedom and equality, the justification of political power, and the philosophies of notorious thinkers. The course allows students to shape their studies according to their interests with a wide range of electives from both disciplines.Key Modules: The course features key modules such as Reasoning and Logic, Contemporary Political Philosophy, Metaphysics, and Democracy and Democratisation. Optional modules allow students to delve deeper into various areas of philosophy and politics, like Ethics, Asian Philosophies, The Politics of Climate and Ecological Change, and Gender and Politics.Accreditations: While the course does not carry any specific accreditations, the University of Essex Department of Philosophy is in the top 15 in the UK for research quality. Similarly, the Department of Government has been ranked among the world's top 200 for Politics and International Studies.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can pursue a wide range of careers in both the public and private sectors. Possible careers include roles in government and policy-making, journalism, human rights organizations and NGO's, public relations, and academia.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.