Philosophy and Politics, BA (Hons)

Our joint honours BA in Philosophy and Politics invites you to explore core concepts of truth, reality, ethics, and political theory, while developing skills in philosophical argumentation. At the University of Reading, philosophy studies will enhance your logical thinking, critical analysis, and understanding of key principles, texts, and figures, guided by experts in moral philosophy, mind, and language. In your first year, you will build foundational skills, then delve deeper in later years with modules such as Contemporary Political Philosophy, the History of Political Philosophy, and non-Western traditions like Indian philosophy.Politics modules provide a solid foundation in political ideas, democratic systems, and topics including British government, European integration, and political thinking. Taught in small, interactive seminars, the programme ensures personalised attention and encourages debate. Opportunities include work placements and studying abroad, fostering practical experience and global perspectives. For further details, visit the programme page.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Reason and Argument Great Works in Philosophy Introduction to Contemporary Democracy The Study of Politics Comparative Government and Politics. The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.