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SSC5 Introduction
to Politics
Introduces the purpose, character and organisation of the state and
also the modern role of institutions. The study of politics in action
and behaviourism will also be key components.
SSC2 Comparative Political Systems
Themes include constitutional concepts, issues and structures; party
politics and ideology; the state and individual rights - studied post-1945
in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia.
SSC3 The European Union
The origins and development of the Common Market, and its inexorable
development towards European union.
EB1 Introduction to Economics
A prerequisite for other courses in Economics, but complete in itself.
Consists of microeconomics (supply, demand, distribution) and macroeconomics
(income, employment, inflation) and the application of these to world
problems.
EB2 International Economics
Theoretical micro- and macroeconomic aspects of international trade,
with particular attention to current issues for practical application.
EB3 Development Economics
A general introduction to the economics of development and underdevelopment,
in theory and practice; uneven development in the Third World, and also
in First and Second world blocs.
EB4 Introduction to Business I
Business terms and practices, and business within the national economy;
includes public/private sector, decision-making and marketing.
EB5 Introduction to Business II
Continues and develops from EB4, adding the role of marketing, production
and finance departments in further detail, as well as business within
the national and global economy. 
PHL1 Introduction to Philosophy
For beginners or as a refresher course. Aims to clarify the nature of
philosophical enquiry and to train the students in techniques of philosophical
thinking.
PHL2 Ethics
In addressing the fundamental question 'how should I live?', the course
divides its time each week between theoretical ethics (moral philosophy)
and a problem in everyday practical ethics.
REL1 Comparative Religion
Includes consideration of features of Christianity, Judaism, Islam,
Eastern and Primal religions, studied comparatively under such headings
as Ideas of God, Ritual and Religious Experience.
PSY1 Introduction to Psychology
Includes approaches to psychology; biological and development approaches,
perception and consciousness, learning, motivation, 'tests', personality,
mental health and social psychology.
PSY2 Theories of Personality
Explores and contrasts various major theorists, including Freud, Jung,
Rogers, Kelly, Cattell and Skinner.
MA3 Mathematics
Designed to promote mathematical background to support study at St.
Clare's or later of subjects such as Business, Economics or Management,
this course includes study of functions, statistics, data analysis,
and probability.
MA4 Advanced Mathematics
Includes elements of Calculus, trigonometry and numberical analysis.
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