BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (3 year Programme)

The Politics element of the degree focuses on area and country studies, with a particular emphasis on political order and security challenges. Those challenges vary from region to region but typically take the form of political violence (war, terrorism and organised crime), mass migration and economic instability. Students are encouraged to approach these problems from a number of disciplinary perspectives. For example, the study of Latin America would consider historical, cultural and economic determinants of the region’s politics.The Economics element of the PPE programme covers the core areas of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. But in addition there is an emphasis on the interaction between Economics and Politics. Students also receive a strong grounding in mathematics and quantitative methods.Another distinctive feature of the degree is that two modules – in Politics and Philosophy – will be based on a series of lectures by prominent academics and public figures. These are taught in London (travel and other expenses will be covered in the fees).This is the 3-year format of the degree, which allows you the traditional summer break. Starting each September, there are 3 terms per year, leading to an assessment period in early June. Then the summer is free, before the return for the new academic year in late September. This allows you more time for reading and reflection. For the 2-year format of the degree see BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics | 2 Years, 2 Years (+ 1 term).PPE BursariesMore details about the PPE Bursaries, worth £12,888 can be found on the ‘Fees & Scholarships’ tab, above.Modules available on this courseYear 1

Comparative Politics: Iran and Russia (Level 4)

Introduction to Philosophy (Level 4)

Philosophy of Mind (Level 4)

Political Psychology (Level 6)

Principles of Macroeconomics (Level 4)

Principles of Microeconomics (Level 4)

Quantitative Methods 1 (Level 4)

The European Union in the International System (Level 4)

Welfare Economics (Level 5)

Year 2

Evolution and Human Cooperation (Level 6)

Freedom (Level 5)

History of Economic Thought (Level 6)

Industrial Organisation and Strategy (Level 6)

Introduction to Political Theory (Level 4)

Issues in Developing Economies and the MENA Region (Level 6)

London Philosophy Programme (Level 5)

London Politics Programme (Level 5)

Microeconomic Policy (Level 5)

Politics of Latin America (Level 5)

Public Sector Economics (Level 6)

US Foreign Policy in the Post Cold War Era (Level 5)

Year 3

Dissertation (Level 6)

Government and Politics of the UK and US (Level 5)

International Relations: Theories and Concepts (Level 6)

Macroeconomic Policy (Level 5)

Philosophy of Social Science (Level 6)

Political Psychology (Level 6)

Regulation and Privatisation (Level 6)

The Economics of Europe (Level 5)

The Economics of the Labour Market (Level 6)

The New International Society 1975-2005 (Level 6)

Full information in the University Handbook