Philosophy, Politics and Ethics BA(Hons)
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Overview
Our Philosophy, Politics and Ethics degree investigates the ethical and political dilemmas of the modern world. You will critically analyse the political and cultural conditions in which modern individuals act. You will study the histories that contributed to these conditions, the philosophers that questioned them and explore alternatives to the dominant powers. Students on this degree are forced to confront their own prejudices, and to explore how they might contribute to changing this world.
Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 4 years (max 6 years)
UCAS code LV25
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Course content
Course structure
A critical and independent attitude is developed through small group teaching in seminars no bigger than 12 as well as in personal tutorials, lectures and research project work. You will take six core units in year 1. Each unit has two lectures and one seminar per week, and four personal tutorials.
Areas of study
In year 1 you will develop the philosophical, political and historical knowledge needed to explore ethical questions in the contemporary world. This lays the ground for year 2 when you select your option for the rest of your degree from a number of possible options including Politics, History, Ideology; Self and Society; Living the Good Life: Ethics and Politics Today or Race and Racism. You will complete a compulsory unit, Critical Traditions, which deepens your knowledge of the historical, and theoretical origins of the present, and you participate in the broader Humanities Programme selecting from a range of lectures. In your final year you continue your option, attend lectures on all other options of your choice, and undertake research for your dissertation. Here all your skills, knowledge, and research come together. You challenge received opinions in a persuasive extended argument in both written and oral form. This degree asks you to consider the oldest philosophical question, how to lead the good life in today?s world.
Syllabus
Year 1
Historical inquiry
Philosophical inquiry
Studying cultures
Democracy: from Athens to Baghdad
Research methods
Understanding globalisation
Approaching narrativesYear 2
Critical traditions
Research project preparation
One of the following options: politics, history, ideology
Race and racismSelf and society;
Living the Good Life: Ethics, Politics and Philosophy in the Contemporary WorldElective lectures from eight courses on the Humanities Programme.Year 3
Research project
Continuation of your chosen option;
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyA-levels:
BBB. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.International Baccalaureate:
32 points.QAA-approved access course:
individual assessment.GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.Other:
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Location
Location
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Career opportunities
Our graduates take up careers in politics, in the public sector, teaching, journalism, law, social work and a variety of other areas including in business. Some students stay on to complete postgraduate study with us at the University of Brighton and commit to research careers. A number of our recent graduates work in politics, advising parliamentarians, and are involved in activist organisations.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
BA(Hons) Philosophy, Politics, Ethics [H7EA001] UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP International (Full Time) 10,500 GBP