Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Explore philosophy, politics & economics. See how ideas, power & markets shape the world. Gain real-world skills through study abroad or placements.

The BA Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) is a three-year degree, or four years with an optional placement or study abroad year. You’ll tackle the big questions shaping the world - from the ethics of policy and the mechanics of democracy to how markets and ideas drive global change. This degree will enable you to develop the tools to think critically, act strategically, and respond to complex societal challenges.

A BA Philosophy, Politics, and Economics gives you a unique blend of skills that few other degrees offer. You’ll receive extensive training in research and data methods to analyse complex ethical questions, policy choices, and economic trends. You’ll study in a department whose research shapes decision-making at the highest levels, giving you first-hand insight into how political, philosophical and economic ideas influence real-world choices.

You’ll engage with academics working on live policy debates, ethical challenges and economic analysis, helping you connect rigorous theory with the complex decisions that shape societies.