BA (Honours) Politics, Philosophy and Economics - Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

Of:

• micro and macro economic theory
• a range of theories and themes relevant to economics and/or politics
• application of different economic theories to current issues
• understanding of what it means to approach an issue philosophically
• knowledge of views of selected philosophers
• knowledge of political themes and selected political topics.

Cognitive skills

You will be able to:

• carry out analysis using diagrams and/or verbal argument
• apply theories to events and issues
• make evaluations of different theories
• pursue questions by means of data analysis and interpret basic regression results by fieldwork research or through literature searches
• think logically, understand and construct philosophical arguments
• understand and evaluate secondary and primary sources
• conceptualise and write an essay or project involving an element of independent research or study.

Practical and/or professional skills

The award is oriented towards the development of quantitative and qualitative skills deemed relevant to public service in a number of areas.

Key skills

You will be able to:

Communication

• select and read text and information from different sources, identify what is relevant
• read and interpret different forms of visual material including economics diagrams and presentation of data
• select, summarise and synthesise information
• present written material in a coherently organised form with arguments and information in a logical sequence
• argue logically
• use diagrammatic forms of analysis to make economic arguments
• integrate verbal, diagrammatic and quantitative analysis.