Politics, Philosophy and History BA (Hons)

Birkbeck, University of London

Our BA Politics, Philosophy and History (PPH) draws together the three disciplines in a distinctive combination and uses them to interrogate one another. This innovative degree is unified by the following cross-disciplinary core modules taught by members of all three contributing departments:- Rise of the Modern State- Conceptions of the Human from the Enlightenment to Today- Problems of Explanation and InterpretationThese three modules distinguish PPH from other tripartite degrees by providing a unique intellectual spine from which you can then branch out to take individual options from each of the three departments. This structure produces a distinctive kind of student, one keen on questions and willing to think across and sometimes against conventional disciplinary boundaries. The course prepares you to undertake a higher degree or to move into a range of careers, including in education, the arts, politics, or journalism. **Highlights**- Birkbeck is a distinguished centre of research and teaching excellence in politics. Our central London location puts us at the heart of the UK's political life and at the centre of academic London.- Birkbeck's Department of Philosophy is a leading centre for philosophical research in the UK. All of our established members of academic staff are active researchers, and the Department’s excellence in both teaching and research is consistently reflected in UK and international surveys.- Our departmental building was once a key location for members of the Bloomsbury Group, so you could be studying in rooms that have hosted distinguished visitors, including T. S. Eliot, George Bernard Shaw and Maynard Keynes.- Our Department of Politics is over 40 years old and has a reputation for the excellence of its teaching and its internationally significant research.- Our Department of History, Classics and Archaeology is a world-renowned centre of original, influential research. Birkbeck was ranked in the top eight universities in the UK for its History research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.- The PPH Society, run by students, organises regular study skills days, a weekend away, a journal and regular social events.**Careers and employability**Graduates can pursue career paths in local and national government, policy work, research or journalism. Possible professions include:- diplomatic service operational officer- civil service fast-streamer- charity officer- newspaper journalist.We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.