Philosophy and Politics with Placement Experience - BA (Hons)

Develop an understanding of philosophical concepts and political theory – and explore these in a professional setting – with our BA Philosophy and Politics with Placement Experience degree.Studying philosophy at the University of Reading will equip you with the ability to think logically, to evaluate arguments critically, and to challenge your own ideas and those of other people. We will give you an understanding of the central principles, concepts, problems, texts and figures of philosophy. You will be taught by leading experts whose research strengths lie especially in moral philosophy and the philosophy of the mind and language.Your first year will introduce you to the general skills required for all philosophy. In your second and final years you will have the opportunity to explore your chosen subjects in more depth, with modules such as Contemporary Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Crime and Punishment and the History of Political Philosophy. You will also have the chance to examine non-Western philosophies, such as Indian philosophy.By studying politics you will acquire a strong grounding in fundamental elements of the subject such as political ideas and democratic processes. You can study a wide range of specialist core and optional modules, which cover topics such as British government and politics, European political integration, and political thinking. This four-year degree includes an integrated, year-long work placement between your second and final year of study.For more information, please visit the course page: https:www.reading.ac.ukready-to-studystudysubject-areaphilosophy-ugba-philosophy-and-politics-with-placement

Typical offer
BBBInternational Baccalaureate
30 points overallExtended Project Qualification
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.BTEC Extended Diploma
DDM