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1 | 1. Admissions/ Management Information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Title of the new programme – including any year abroad/ in industry variants See guidance on programme titles in Appendix V: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | BA in Philosophy and Politics (PPE) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Level of qualification | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Please select: | Level 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Please indicate if the programme is offered with any year abroad / in industry variants | Year in Industry Please select Y/N | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Year Abroad Please select Y/N | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in: | 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Awarding institution | Teaching institution | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | University of York | University of York | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Department(s): Where more than one department is involved, indicate the lead department | Board of Studies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Lead Department | School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics | Philosophy, Politics and Economics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Other contributing Departments: | Departments of Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Related Studies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Interim awards available Interim awards available on undergraduate programmes (subject to programme regulations) will normally be: Certificate of Higher Education (Level 4/Certificate), Diploma of Higher Education (Level 5/Intermediate), Ordinary Degree and in the case of Integrated Masters the Bachelors with honours. Please specify any proposed exceptions to this norm. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Certificate of Higher Education (Level 4/Certificate) generic Diploma of Higher Education (Level 5/Intermediate) generic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | UCAS code | Route code (existing programmes only) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | VL52 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Admissions criteria | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | "TYPICAL OFFERS A levels A*AA/AAA for L0V0, AAA for LVI5, LL12 and VL52 IB Diploma Programme 37/36 points BTEC Extended Diploma D*DD" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Length and status of the programme(s) and mode(s) of study | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Programme | Length (years) | Status (full-time/part-time) Please select | Start dates/months (if applicable – for programmes that have multiple intakes or start dates that differ from the usual academic year) | Mode | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Face-to-face, campus-based | Distance learning | Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | BA in Philosophy and Politics | 3 | Full-time | Please select Y/N | Yes | Please select Y/N | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Language(s) of study | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Language(s) of assessment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | 2. Programme accreditation by Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Bodies (PSRB) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | 2.a. Is the programme recognised or accredited by a PSRB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Please Select Y/N: | No | if No move to section 3 if Yes complete the following questions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 3. Additional Professional or Vocational Standards | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Are there any additional requirements of accrediting bodies or PSRB or pre-requisite professional experience needed to study this programme? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Please Select Y/N: | No | if Yes, provide details | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | 4. Programme Leader | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Martin O'Neill | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | 5. Purpose and learning outcomes of the programme | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | 5.a. Statement of purpose for applicants to the programme | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | The Philosophy and Politics degree programme aims to train researchers, policy makers, and professionals who will be able to combine different perspectives in an instructive way. By taking this programme you will master the different skills associated with the two disciplines (for example, the ability to construct a rigorous and precise argument; the ability to select and analyse appropriate empirical data) and you will be able to communicate complex ideas in an accessible and persuasive way. Whether we are examining issues concerning immigration, the welfare state, or environmental policy, a proper analysis of such complex issues draws on expertise from philosophy, political theory, and political science rather than relying exclusively on one of these perspectives. At York, we have a long-standing tradition of interdisciplinary teaching and a suite of exciting interdisciplinary modules. These modules, which are jointly taught by researchers from the different disciplines, examine social issues from different perspectives and encourage students to reflect upon the dynamic and complex interrelationship between those perspectives. As a graduate of the Philosophy and Politics programme, you will be able to probe social issues and phenomena from different angles, using different methodologies and intellectual frameworks, and you will therefore become one of the most sought after graduates in the areas of policy making, social and political research, and professional consultancy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 5.b.Programme Learning Outcomes Please provide six to eight statements of what a graduate of the programme can be expected to do. Taken together, these outcomes should capture the distinctive features of the programme. They should also be outcomes for which progressive achievement through the course of the programme can be articulated, and which will therefore be reflected in the design of the whole programme. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | PLO | On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | 1 | Draw upon the conceptual tools and methods of philosophy, political theory, and political science in order to analyse problems and issues that arise within their respective domains. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | 2 | Contribute to the solution of problems within the two disciplines by your awareness of the complexity of conceptual, empirical and social issues and by imaginatively developing and rationally assessing different solutions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 3 | Communicate issues, methods and results as we find them in philosophy, political science, and political theory in a clear and accessible manner showing disciplinary understanding and using cross-disciplinary relations when appropriate. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | 4 | Critically engage with, and, when necessary, synthesize academic and professional research in both disciplines, thereby becoming a versatile and multi-skilled analyst. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | 5 | Appreciate and articulate the role of philosophical assumptions in different methodologies pursued in the social sciences. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | 6 | Use interdisciplinary thinking to reflect upon and engage with issues arising in modern societies by drawing on the complete set of skills developed in both disciplines. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | 5.c. Programme Learning Outcome for year in industry (where applicable) For programmes which lead to the title ‘with a Year in Industry’ – typically involving an additional year – please provide either a) amended versions of some (at least one, but not necessarily all) of the standard PLOs listed above, showing how these are changed and enhanced by the additional year in industry b) an additional PLO, if and only if it is not possible to capture a key ability developed by the year in industry by alteration of the standard PLOs. (See also section 10) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | 5.d. Programme Learning Outcome for year abroad programmes (where applicable) For programmes which lead to the title ‘with a Year Abroad’ – typically involving an additional year – please provide either a) amended versions of some (at least one, but not necessarily all) of the standard PLOs listed above, showing how these are changed and enhanced by the additional year abroad or b) an additional PLO, if and only if it is not possible to capture a key ability developed by the year abroad by alteration of the standard PLOs. (See also section 11) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | 5.e. Explanation of the choice of Programme Learning Outcomes Please explain your rationale for choosing these PLOs in a statement that can be used for students (such as in a student handbook). Please include brief reference to: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | i) Why the PLOs are considered ambitious or stretching? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Our graduates will become capable analysts and problem-solvers as well as effective communicators. Our PLOs cover a unique set of skills developed in the three disciplines. They combine versatility with in-depth knowledge of some main areas of all three disciplines. They are supplemented by the ability to see appropriate and potentially fruitful relations between these disciplines. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | ii) The ways in which these outcomes are distinctive or particularly advantageous to the student: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | To be able to combine knowledge of the tools and results of economics with a good understanding of political institutions and processes whilst being trained in careful assessment of arguments and perspectives provides a unique skill-set that puts our students in a strong position to pursue interesting and important careers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | iii) How the programme learning outcomes develop students’ digital literacy and use technology-enhanced learning to achieve the discipline and pedagogic goals which support active student learning through peer/tutor interaction, collaboration and formative (self) assessment opportunities (reference could be made to such as blogging, flipped classrooms, response 'clickers' in lectures, simulations, etc). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | The School makes extensive use of the VLE from pre-registration to module choices. All of our modules have a VLE presence, which allows students to listen to download teaching material, and participate in various learning activities, for example, via the use of wikis and the VLE discussion board. Essays are now standardly submitted electronically. Learning for all modules requires the efficient use of online resources. The PEP modules have no explicit focus on teaching digital literacy. PLO 4, which is about students' engagement with academic research, requires familiarity with discipline specific online resources and search engines. Teaching of these skills is provided by the library. Library tours and subject librarians are resources for acquiring this knowledge. All PEP students take Beginning Philosophy, which has sections on resources and study skills. Many of our students will take the first-year Politics module What is Politics? which has an important focus on skills development. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | iv) How the PLOs support and enhance the students’ employability (for example, opportunities for students to apply their learning in a real world setting)? The programme's employability objectives should be informed by the University's Employability Strategy: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Our programme PLOs specify abilities and competencies that are highly relevant to the problems and issues faced by contemporary societies and, as a consequence, highly desirable to potential employers. A student who completes the PEP programme will possess a formidable and flexible skill set that equips her or him for a variety of careers. The way in which our PLOs support and enhance students' employability is evidenced by the success of our graduates, many of whom find employment in NGOs, the public sector, and in prominent financial institutions. It is part of regular supervision meetings to focus on addressing employability issues and on encouraging supervisees to participate in relevant activities. The School works with the Careers Service to provide information and opportunities to meet potential employers. The School supports the Club of PEP, which also organises careers events. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | v) Consultation with Careers The programme proposal should be discussed with Careers (tom.banham@york.ac.uk, ext. 2686) Please provide details of Careers' comments and your response. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | vi) How will students who need additional support for academic and transferable skills be identified and supported by the Department? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | The School runs an effective system of supervision, which allows students who need additional support to be identified. In addition to Student Support Services, and student-led skills teaching, supervisors may refer students to module tutors to address module-specific learning deficits. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | vii) How is teaching informed and led by research in the department/ centre/ University? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Students benefit from the research-led approach to teaching in all three departments. The School's own modules are taught by academics at the forefront of research across the relevant disciplines. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | 5.f. Stage-level progression Please complete the table below, to summarise students’ progressive development towards the achievement of PLOs, in terms of the characteristics that you expect students to demonstrate at the end of each year. This summary may be particularly helpful to students and the programme team where there is a high proportion of option modules. Note: it is not expected that a position statement is written for each PLO, but this can be done if preferred (please add information in the 'individual statement' boxes). For a statement that applies across all PLOs in the stage fill in the 'Global statement' box. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Stage 0 (if your programme has a Foundation year, use the toggles to the left to show the hidden rows) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Stage 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | On progression from the first year (Stage 1), students will be able to: | On completion of Stage 1, students will be able to use the tools of logic in the assessment and construction of arguments and proofs; they will have had training in research skills in philosophy and politics and they will have started to engage with research in both subject areas; they will be able to analyse problems, assess solutions and communicate in the subject areas in a limited way by having been introduced to these subjects and their methods and results in some core areas. Students will have developed their awareness of philosophical thought and its contrast with and relevance to the methodologies in place in political investigations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | PLO 1 | PLO 2 | PLO 3 | PLO 4 | PLO 5 | PLO 6 | PLO 7 | PLO 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Analyse | Problem-solving … | Communicate… | Research… | Philosophical awareness… | Interdisciplinary Thinking… | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Stage 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | On progression from the second year (Stage 2), students will be able to: | On completion of Stage 2, students will have acquired a broader and more sophisticated understanding of both political and philosophical investigations. They will have a greater ability to analyse problems and issues that arise within the disciplines' respective domains, to gather and analyse discipline-specific information, and to contribute meaningfully to the solution of problems. In virtue of their formative and summative work, and participation in seminars, they will have acquired a greater confidence and facility in communicating their ideas. They will be able to engage critically with academic and professional research in both disciplines, and will be able to draw upon it to develop their own arguments and positions. By studying both disciplines, they will have acquired an understanding of how they interrelate and a grasp of the philosophical assumptions that underpin methodologies. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | PLO 1 | PLO 2 | PLO 3 | PLO 4 | PLO 5 | PLO 6 | PLO 7 | PLO 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Analyse | Problem-solving … | Communicate… | Research… | Philosophical awareness… | Interdisciplinary Thinking… | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Stage 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | 5.g. Other features of the programme | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | i) Distance Learning Does the programme involve distance learning: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Please Select Y/N: | No | if Yes, you are required to submit to Teaching Committee: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Checklist for Distance Learning Programmes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | ii) Involvement of partner organisations Are any partner organisations involved in the delivery of the programme? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Please Select Y/N: | No | if Yes, outline the nature of their involvement (such as contributions to teaching, placement provision). Where appropriate, see also the: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | University guidance on collaborative provision | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | iii) Internationalisation/ globalisation How does the programme promote internationalisation and encourage students to develop cross-cultural capabilities? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | iv) Inclusivity How will good practice in ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion be embedded in the design, content and delivery of the programme? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | This refers to the protected characteristics and duties on the University outlined in the Equality Act 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
91 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
92 | v) Summer term weeks 8-10 Please summarise the activities that students will be expected to undertake during Weeks 8-10 of the Summer Term in each stage of the programme. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 6. Reference points and programme regulations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | 6.a. Relevant Quality Assurance Agency benchmark statement(s) and other relevant external reference points Please state relevant reference points consulted (e.g. Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, National Occupational Standards, Subject Benchmark Statements or the requirements of PSRBs): See Undergraduate Modular Scheme: Framework for Programme Design: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | 6.b. University award regulations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
98 | The University’s award and assessment regulations apply to all programmes: any exceptions that relate to this programme are approved by University Teaching Committee and are recorded at the end of this document. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
99 | 6.c. Are students on the programme permitted to take elective modules? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Please Select Y/N: | Yes |