Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Philosophy and Ethics and Special Educational Needs (XV15)

Philosophy and Ethics explores the big questions of life and morality. It challenges students to examine their assumptions, opinions and worldview.

Through close attention to the primary texts of philosophers such as Plato, Aquinas, Descartes, Hume, Kant and Nietzsche, Liverpool Hope University's Philosophy and Ethics degree will help students learn to analyze and evaluate arguments, and to compose and communicate their own ideas in a reasoned way. They will have a grounding in the foundational questions of philosophy. As students progress, they will look in depth at philosophy of religion, political philosophy, applied ethics and issues of human personhood, artificial intelligence and animality.

The degree is taught by a core team of critical academics who are passionate about teaching and are internationally recognized researchers and writers. This degree will equip students with the intellectual skills and perspectives needed to face the ethical and ideological challenges of the contemporary world.

The Special Educational Needs course will equip students to become a passionate advocate for disability rights and equality in their chosen profession. Graduates with expertise in special educational needs and disability are in demand in a wide range of areas including education, health, social work and social care, local government, and business.

A supportive team of disabled and non-disabled academics will enable students to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to become a future leader in this area. Students will learn about the historical, social and cultural factors that shape people's understanding of special educational needs and disability. Their understanding of academic theories and models will be deepened by activities which challenge them to explore how this knowledge can be applied in professional settings. As well as tutors’ extensive professional experience, course content is informed by input from a range of guest speakers, and from Liverpool Hope University's partner organizations, which include disabled-led and self-advocacy groups, education and care providers, charities, and disability arts organizations.

The Special Educational Needs course at Liverpool Hope University is unique in that it is informed and enriched by the work of the Centre for Culture and Disability Studies, an internationally recognized center of excellence in disability studies research, and the only UK research center to focus on disability and culture.