Philosophy with Politics BA at Royal Holloway, University of London

By combining Philosophy (75% of your course) with Politics (25%) you will take Philosophy as the major element of your degree alongside some study of politics. Our Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy has an excellent reputation for research and teaching. Studying philosophy and politics here means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts who will share their research and experience so that you gain invaluable skills for your future career.

Department: Philosophy  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Introduction to Modern Philosophy, Problems of Knowledge, Introduction to Political Philosophy, Philosophical Methods, Issues in Ethics and others; Year 2: Mind and World; Kant, Empiricism and Rationalism; Year 3: Philosophy Dissertation. Optional modules: Year 2: Contemporary Epistemology, Ancient Ethics, Philosophy of Psychiatry, Philosophy of Medicine and Bioethics, Medieval Philosophy and others; Understanding the European Union: Politics and Theory, Democracy in Britain, Contemporary Political Theory, Modern Political Thought, Introduction to Political Communication and others; Year 3: Contemporary Epistemology, Ancient Ethics, Philosophy of Psychiatry, Philosophy of Medicine and Bioethics, Medieval Philosophy.

Career pathways

A philosophy and politics degree at Royal Holloway can lead into a variety of career paths. It not only promotes academic achievement and employability but will see you learning to approach problems in a rigorous and analytical way, and to develop your abilities to communicate and debate in both speech and writing.

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