Politics and Philosophy & Ethics

Explore questions of social justice, bio-ethics, and the nature of truth from different historical and contemporary philosophical perspectives. You will be introduced to contemporary political issues, from political economy to security studies, and develop the analytical skills and research abilities that will serve you well in the world of work. Explore global challenges of the twenty-first century: terrorism, global warming, migration, climate and health.

The course will allow you to choose your own area of interest and develop your knowledge and skills to take a critical perspective on political events and fundamental philosophical questions. You will learn from academics who are experts in their fields and use latest research to underline their teaching to ensure that you have access to the current debates within the study of politics, philosophy, and ethics. On this course you will study politics both from policy-oriented and academic perspectives, and consider key philosophical and ethical questions and their relationship to contemporary politics.