Economics and Philosophy, BA (Hons), with study abroad

A Philosophy and Economics degree at the University of Southampton offers students the chance to examine human welfare, social justice, political ideals, and economic realities, all of which demand rigorous analytical thinking. This program, including a year abroad, enables you to explore philosophical topics such as ethics, reason, and responsibility; master core economic principles and specialized areas like finance, labour economics, or econometrics; acquire skills for career development in economics; study at partner institutions in Europe, Asia, or North America; and enhance research and presentation abilities.Core modules encompass Economics Skills and Employability, Ethics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Statistics, while optional modules include Classical Indian Philosophy, Contemporary Theories of Justice, and Principles of Finance. Assessment involves lectures, tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects, and independent study, with further module details available online.

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-with-year-abroad-degree-ba#modules