Politics, Philosophy and Economics with Placement Year BA (Hons)

York St John University

Course overview

On this course we keep your learning relevant by focusing on issues we face today, from democracy to environmental impact, and on potential solutions to these problems. While investigating complex philosophical questions you will also gain practical, employable skills which can be applied to a wide range of careers. In your Economics modules you will investigate:

• Economic policy
• Factors affecting income, wealth and wellbeing in an economy
• Environmental economics
• How economic metrics can be used to measure and enhance happiness in society

While in Politics and Philosophy you will explore wide ranging topics such as:

• Social justice and inequality
• Globalisation and the changing role of the state
• Morality, evil and suffering
• Genetic engineering
• State security
• Responses to climate change

We make sure your learning is always practical and relevant by embedding field trips, live projects and experiments at every level of study. We have close links with businesses across the region, and you will regularly hear from high profile guest speakers. These connections also provide opportunities for networking, internships and work experience placements.

As with all of our Business courses, you have the option to go on a placement year between years 2 and 3 of your degree. You can also choose to study abroad for a semester at one of our partner universities.

As a Business School we are passionate about social responsibility and sustainability. These values and this commitment will be embedded throughout this course. We are a Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) signatory for the United Nations. Our mission is to develop your potential so that you can make a difference in society.

Teaching and learning

All of your modules will be delivered using a variety of different teaching sessions. This includes:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Guest speakers
• Workshops
• Events.

Each module has 3.5 hours of contact time a week. This consists of a 1.5 hour lecture and a 2 hour seminar. 1 to 1 time can be booked through our tutorial booker system.

You will also have regular individual tutorial sessions with your academic tutors to support your learning. You will also have opportunities to gain work experience through modules which take your learning beyond the classroom and into the city.

Our teaching draws on both our research and professional experience. This means your learning is informed by the most current thinking in the subject area.

Assessment

We use a wide variety of assessment types, which help you to develop skills relevant to the workplace. This includes:

• Written assignments
• Individual and group presentations
• Exams
• Practical activities.

You will receive feedback on your work throughout each module. This will help you to improve your work for your graded assessments. We will advise you on developing your skills, useful areas for research and how to extend your business knowledge further.