The University of Warwick is a public research university located in Coventry, England. Founded in 1965, it has quickly established itself as one of the UK's leading universities, consistently ranking in the top ten in national league tables. Warwick has a reputation for academic excellence, particularly in the fields of business, economics, engineering, and the humanities. The university is known for its international outlook and has a diverse student body, with students from over 150 countries. With a strong commitment to research and innovation, the University of Warwick is a dynamic and exciting institution that offers a world-class education to its students.

Core modules
The course allows you to gain strong knowledge in each of the disciplines while also enabling you to specialise according to your interests and strengths

The first comprises of core foundation modules in each subject which will support you with the foundation of the disciplines You may also choose to take additional optional modules to further explore areas of interest In Economics Mathematical and Statistical modules are available at either an intermediate or advanced level to suit students’ existing knowledge

In the second you can choose between four pathways (Tripartite EPP Philosophy and Psychology Economics with Philosophy or Behavioural Economics) to guide your remaining choices

Depending on your pathway you will be able to graduate with either a or BSc

In your second and third you will take a combination of modules from the departments to complement your pathway combining a number of core modules with your own optional module choices In third all students study the interdisciplinary EPP module bringing together the subjects and focussing on topics at the intersection of the disciplines

Important information

We are planning to make some exciting changes to our Economics Psychology and Philosophy (EPP) (BA BSc) for 2024 entry We continually review our curricula to reflect developments in the relevant disciplines to deliver the best educational experience The core and optional modules will undergo approval through the University's rigorous academic processes As modules are approved we will update the course information on this webpage It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer Sign up to receive updates

Year One
Economics 1
You'll develop an understanding of fundamental and intermediate concepts in micro- and macroeconomic analysis equipping you with a range of appropriate analytical skills including descriptive graphical and mathematical methods This will develop your ability to analyse economic trends institutions and policies and the capacity to apply analytical techniques to real-world problems

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Quantitative Techniques
This module combines two modules Mathematical Techniques and Statistical Techniques You may study these topics at either an intermediate or advanced level depending on your existing Maths qualifications

You will cover topics ranging from algebra and calculus to distributions and hypothesis testing which will provide you with key skills and knowledge that will then be applied in many other modules In addition you will be introduced to some advanced statistical software packages which will help you learn about a range of techniques to analyse data and different ways in which you can present data

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Psychology in Context
This module introduces you to the history of psychology and core topics in social developmental and cognitive psychology You'll be able to discuss some of the classic studies critically appreciate the main concepts and take a historical perspective on psychology as a science

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Introduction to Philosophy
You'll have a wide-ranging introduction to philosophy including ancient continental moral and political philosophy followed by epistemology metaphysics philosophy of mind and aesthetics and logic You'll learn to engage critically with different viewpoints and critically analyse and evaluate arguments central to philosophy

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Year Two (optional cores taken depending on pathway)
Economics
Economics 2
You'll develop deeper understanding of some of the key economic concepts but will also be introduced to new concepts in both micro- and macroeconomic analysis These include material drawn from general equilibrium welfare economics game theory risk and uncertainty within microeconomics and three equation macro model open economy macroeconomics and the labour market within macroeconomics It will introduce you to the analysis of public policy issues such as market failure insurance monetary unions and fiscal policy and will give you a range of tools to analyse economic problems Your analysis will be underpinned by a rigorous theoretical understanding acquired on the course

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Applied Econometrics
You'll learn important skills of both academic and vocational value an essential part of the intellectual training of an economist and social scientist and also useful for your future career These skills include awareness of the empirical approach to economics and social science; reviewing and extending fundamental statistical concepts; methods of data collection and analysis; regression analysis its extensions and applications; use of statistical packages such as STATA You will then be able to apply this knowledge to a research project of your own

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Econometrics 1
You'll be equipped with important skills of both academic and vocational value being an essential part of the intellectual training of an economist and also useful for your future career This includes an awareness of the empirical approach to economics; experience in analysis and use of empirical data; understanding the nature of uncertainty and methods of dealing with it; and using econometric software packages as tools of quantitative and statistical analysis With the required necessary skills and knowledge to critically appraise work in applied economics you'll have a good grasp of the dangers pitfalls and problems encountered in applied modelling You will then be able to apply this knowledge to a research project of your own

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Economics 2 Microeconomics
Microeconomics enables students to develop a deeper understanding of microeconomic concepts introduced in first-year analysis It introduces students to new concepts and develops their understanding of more complex micro concepts such as general equilibrium analysis and game theory Topics covered may include consumer theory choice under uncertainty market failures and competition and firm behaviour

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Psychology
Language and Cognition
In this module you'll investigate cognitive processes that underlie language decision making and problem solving in the context of investigating the evolution biological mechanisms and cognitive processes of language and communication You'll master key findings and methods in psycholinguistics and cognitive science and be able to critically evaluate theories of language and cognition

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Perception Planning and Action
If you are curious about the psychology of perceiving planning and acting and the role of perception in controlling and guiding movement this module is for you You'll deepen your understanding of perception through the study of neuropsychological deficits and understand how the study of neuropsychological impairments has helped to develop theories for intact perception planning and action You'll evaluate the classic theories of selective attention and understand how perception and action are linked We will also examine how visual and somatosensory systems are involved in governing and planning movement and learn how complex movements are generated by simple mechanisms in the body

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Philosophy
Philosophical Issues in Behavioural Science
Philosophical investigation is indispensable for fully understanding many discoveries in the behavioural sciences and for identifying new areas of investigation Key questions include Are any cognitive processes modular? Is a distinction such as that between implicit and explicit knowledge needed in explaining cognitive development? Are there distinct roles for intention and motor representation in explaining the purposiveness of action? How if it all do motor representations shape experiences of actions one’s own or others’? What is categorical perception and how is it related to phenomenology? Are there multiple systems for tracking others’ actions beliefs and other mental states? Can emotions or other mental phenomena be known by means of perceiving them? When two or more agents act together in virtue of what can their actions have a collective goal? What is it for agents to act together cooperatively or to be committed to do so?

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Warwick Business School
Foundations of Human Sociality and Cooperation
This module explores the origins and basis of human sociality and cooperation using an interdisciplinary approach that includes theories and empirical findings from psychology economics sociology biology and anthropology It addresses evolutionary mechanisms psychological mechanisms (from a developmental and comparative perspective) and societal mechanisms underlying human social and cooperative interactions It will address a variety of topics and questions such as How does prosocial behaviour develop in life (ontogeny)? What are the evolutionary roots of human cooperation and morality? What is the role of social norms in societies? How can our knowledge about human sociality improve decisions in business and public policy?

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Year Three
Interdisciplinary EPP module
The Final Year core EPP module will bring together the subjects and focus on topics at the intersection of the disciplines

Behavioural Economics (Behavioural Economics Pathway)
This module aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding of economic decision making by emphasising how psychological and experimental findings (from the field and laboratory) have shaped contemporary economic models In particular you will learn about recent theoretical developments modelling consumer behaviour especially in relation to preferences and judgements in situations involving risk uncertainty and time The module will also broaden your knowledge of the way models and theories are empirically or experimentally tested

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Optional modules
Across Years Two and Three you may choose optional modules either from within the EPP departments or from departments across the University including Warwick Business School In your Final Year you can choose to research and write a dissertation or Economics research project

Optional modules can vary from to Example optional modules may include

Collective Decisions
Topics in Applied Economics
Strategic Games
Consumer Behaviour
Financial Economics
Developmental Psychology
Psychology Across Cultures
Applied Ethics
Philosophy of Evil
Democracy and Authority

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You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it