Modules
Whichever MA programme you choose, you'll be required to take 120 CATS (credits) in taught modules. Our modules are either taught across one term or both terms. If you pass the taught element of your course, you'll then be able to undertake a dissertation (worth 60 CATS). The core modules you are required to take depend on your course. See below for cores and options in each discipline; please note these lists show modules that are running in 2018/19 and are indicative of what will be available in the future.
PPE Core Module
All students take our year-long: PPE Advanced Interdisciplinary Topics (40 CATS)
Philosophy
Tripartite and Bipartite Philosophy students must take a 20 CATS core module in Philosophy from the full MA module section. MA module section.
Tripartite and Bipartite Philosophy students also have access to all Philosophy MA modules to fulfil their optional module requirements.
Politics and International Studies
Tripartite and Bipartite Politics course must take a 20 CATS (or where chosen 40 CATS) core module in Politics and International Studies from a list of MA Core Modules:
Tripartite and Bipartite Politics students also have access to all PAIS MA modules to fulfil their optional module requirements.
Economics
Tripartite and Bipartite Economics course must take a core module in Economics either Economic Analysis: Microeconomics or Economic Analysis: Macroeconomics
Tripartite and Bipartite Economics course take optional modules according to their background in Economics.
All students on Tripartite and Bipartite Economics course contains quantitative elements and students will need to be competent in several areas of mathematics. All student attend a short pre-sessional mathematics and statistics course before the term starts.