Teaching & Modules
Modules
Year
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 360 credits. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits. In your second and third year, 30 of these credits can be taken from another department outside of the Department of Philosophy or Department of Political Economy.
Year 1 - Required Modules
- Political & Economic Philosophy (15 credits)
- Introduction to Philosophy (15 credits)
- Introduction to Philosophy II (15 credits)
- Introduction to Comparative Politics (30 credits)
- Principles of Economics (15 credits)
- Quantitative Methods (15 credits)
Year 1 - Optional Modules
There are no optional modules in year 1.
Teaching methods - what to expect
Teaching
We use lectures, seminars, and small group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. An indication of the typical study time is below.
|
Year |
Percentage of time in scheduled learning and teaching activities |
Percentage of time in guided independent study |
Percentage of time on placements |
|
|
1 |
16% |
84% |
— |
|
|
2 |
15% |
85% |
— |
|
|
3 |
14% |
86% |
— |
|
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
- Written/practical examinations
- Coursework
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include examinations, essays and group work.
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-Levels:
A*AA
Duration:
Three years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Application deadline:
24 November 2025