Philosophy, Politics and History (PPH with a History major) (Hons)

Overview

In each year, you’ll study two courses in your major subject, and one course in each of the remaining two minor subjects. 

The central aim of the Philosophy, Politics and History (PPH with a History major) (Hons) programme at New College of the Humanities is to increase your understanding of, and ability to engage with, central questions, arguments, and texts in Philosophy, Politics and History, and to provide a lively sense of interrelations between these subjects.

Learning Outcomes

A student will be able to:

• demonstrate deep knowledge of the questions, debates, approaches and/or theories in his/her chosen subject area, and the ability to apply these to practical or applied questions, scenarios and contexts where relevant, using a method appropriate to the relevant academic field;

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of inter-relations between analytical and methodological approaches in the three subjects and the breadth of topics covered in each.

• identify and apply key philosophical, political, and historical concepts and arguments;

• synthesize disparate material within, and across, subject boundaries;

• apply the acquired knowledge to addressing present social issues and public policy questions where relevant.