BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics

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 2-year format of the degree. For the 3-year format of the degree see BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics | 3 Years.PPE BursariesMore details about the PPE Bursaries, worth £12,888 can be found on the ‘Fees & Scholarships’ tab.Modules available on this course

Comparative Politics: Iran and Russia (Level 4)

The European Union in the International System (Level 4)

Introduction to Philosophy (Level 4)

Introduction to Political Theory (Level 4)

Philosophy of Mind (Level 4)

Principles of Macroeconomics (Level 4)

Principles of Microeconomics (Level 4)

The Economics of Europe (Level 5)

Freedom (Level 5)

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

London Philosophy Programme (Level 5)

London Politics Programme (Level 5)

Macroeconomic Policy (Level 5)

Macroeconomic Theory (Level 5)

Microeconomic Policy (Level 5)

Microeconomic Theory (Level 5)

Politics of Latin America (Level 5)

The Politics of the Middle East: Issues and Concepts (Level 5)

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

Welfare Economics (Level 5)

The Bipolar World 1945-1975 (Level 6)

Dissertation (Level 6)

Economics of the Labour Market (Level 6)

Evolution and Human Cooperation (Level 6)

History of Economic Thought (Level 6)

Industrial Organisation and Strategy (Level 6)

International Economics (Level 6)

International Relations: Theories and Concepts (Level 6)

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

Jurisprudence (Level 6) (30 units – Summer and Autumn Terms)

Legal Economics 1 & 2 (Level 6)

Money, Banking and Financial Markets (Level 6)

The New International Society 1975-2005 (Level 6)

Philosophy of Social Science (Level 6)

Political Psychology (Level 6)

Public Sector Economics (Level 6)

Regulation and Privatisation (Level 6)

Full information in the University Handbook