Philosophy and Politics with Integrated International Foundation Programme - BA (Hons)

University of Warwick

This integrated four-year route combines Year 0 of the International Foundation Programme with Warwick's degree in Philosophy and Politics. The International Foundation Programme provides a strong foundation in the key ideas, theories, and methods used to understand how societies function and change. You will develop the analytical, research, and communication skills needed to study social issues critically and engage with real-world challenges from multiple perspectives.Throughout the course, you will explore how social, political, and cultural forces shape our world, examining topics such as power, justice, identity, and cultural representations. You will also learn to evaluate evidence, interpret data, and present well-structured academic arguments. Alongside this, you will strengthen your ability to collaborate, debate, and think independently, which are skills essential for success in higher education and beyond. By the end of this first year, students will have developed the academic foundations and be well prepared to progress Year 1 of BA Philosophy and Politics.By choosing the Philosophy and Politics degree, you will learn to use your philosophical training to engage with real world problems, analyse arguments and clearly articulate ideas.This exciting course builds on the existing strength and close research connections between philosophy and politics. The course is designed to provide you with a great deal of freedom to undertake modules from the wide range of options offered by both departments. You will learn how to think carefully and critically about a variety of philosophical questions alongside engaging with everyday political problems such as immigration, poverty, war and climate change.The course gives you strong training in both subjects as well as great flexibility in how you focus your studies. Years One and Two include core foundational modules in both philosophy and politics, as well as the space to undertake options in both subjects. In year Three you will have the freedom to choose your own path through the two subjects, as well as the opportunity to combine your learning through a jointly supervised dissertation. You will also be able to take an option in any subject each year.

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