Economics and Philosophy, BA (Hons)

The BA in Economics and Philosophy at the University of Southampton offers students a chance to investigate human welfare, social justice, political ideals, and economic realities, all of which demand rigorous analytical thinking. Through this degree, you can explore philosophical concepts such as ethics, reason, and responsibility; study core economic principles and specialize in areas like finance, labour economics, or econometrics; and develop research, presentation, and employability skills. Additionally, options include modules from disciplines like anthropology or psychology, language studies, cross-disciplinary courses, and opportunities to study abroad or take subjects outside your main program.Core modules encompass Economics Skills and Employability 1, Ethics, Principles of Macroeconomics, and Intermediate Microeconomics, among others. Optional modules feature topics such as Classical Indian Philosophy, Contemporary Theories of Justice, and Principles of Finance. Assessment involves lectures, classes, tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects, and independent learning.

Core modules include: Economics Skills and Employability 1; Ethics; Principles of Macroeconomics; Reason and Argument; Statistics for Economics; Appearance and Reality; Intermediate Macroeconomics; Intermediate Microeconomics; Applied Economics Optional modules include: Classical Indian Philosophy: Self, Knowledge, and Liberation; Contemporary Theories of Justice; Islamic Philosophy; Nietzsche; Philosophy and Ethics in Psychology and AI; Public Economics; Principles of Finance; Animal Ethics, Animal Minds; Dynamic Macroeconomics; Mathematics for Economics. For further module information visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/economics-philosophy-degree-ba#modules