Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Leeds University Business School

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In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Bringing together three world-leading departments, this degree integrates politics, philosophy and economics to equip you with skills that are suited to today’s fast-paced and complex economy.
Core modules will introduce you to key concepts and approaches in philosophy, economics and political studies, as well as the technical and mathematical skills you’ll need to succeed.
Yet because our staff research interests are so diverse, we can offer an impressive range of optional modules across three subject areas so you can tailor a degree to suit you. This means you could expand your knowledge across areas as broad as the ethics of life and death, UK macroeconomic policy, ancient philosophy, economic development and African politics.
With a fantastic range of options to choose from that span continents and millennia, this course will grant you an impressive range of subject knowledge – but you’ll also be equipped with skills to become a leader or entrepreneur of the future.
Leeds has great facilities for students of philosophy, politics and economics. The world class Brotherton Library holds a wide variety of manuscript, archive and early printed material in its Special Collections – valuable assets for your independent research. Our other library resources are also excellent, and the University Library offers a comprehensive training programme to help you make the most of them.

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Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

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About this course

Entry requirements
A-level: AAA excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.
GCSE: Grade 7/A in Mathematics is required as a minimum. Although it is not a formal requirement, many of the strongest applicants for PPE will also be taking AS or A level Mathematics. However, all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
Other course specific tests:.
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer sh Highers (Leaving...

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Subjects

  • Politics
  • Philosophy
  • Ethics
  • Economics
  • University

Course programme

In your first year you’ll take core modules providing you with a firm foundation in key areas like political and economic theory, comparative politics and the mathematical skills you’ll need for economic study.

You’ll also take the PPE First Year Seminar, offered only to PPE students and run by the Programme Director, where you’ll be trained in analytical thinking and classic philosophical texts. In addition, you may have scope to choose some optional modules or explore discovery modules from across the University.

Once you have this grounding, you’ll be in a better position to choose from optional modules across philosophy, politics and economics over the next two years. Core modules in your second year will develop your understanding of topics like macroeconomics and microeconomics, but you’ll also choose from more than 30 optional modules across the three subjects.

By your final year, you’ll be able to apply the critical, interpretive and research skills you’ve acquired when you undertake a major research project and dissertation.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

You’ll choose from a wide range of optional modules, while maintaining a balance across your studies. Follow the links to the Programme Catalogue for more example optional modules and the full course structure.

Compulsory modules
  • Economic Theory and Applications 1 20 credits
  • PPE First Year Seminar - Semester 1 20 credits
  • PPE First Year Seminar - Semester 2 20 credits
  • Comparative Politics 20 credits
  • Freedom, Power and Resistance: An Introduction to Political Ideas 20 credits
  • Introduction to Academic Skills 5 credits
Optional modules

A sample of the optional modules are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.

  • Mathematics for Economics and Business 1 10 credits
  • Statistics for Economics and Business 1 10 credits
  • Mathematical Economics 10 credits
  • Economic Controversies 10 credits
  • Economics and Global History 10 credits

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Intermediate Microeconomics 10 credits
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics 10 credits
  • Mathematical Economics (for students without A-level Mathematics) 10 credits
  • Political Philosophy OR Moral Philosophy 20 credits
  • Justice, Community and Conflict OR Revolution and Reaction: Political Problems in the 20th Century 20 credits
Optional modules

Examples of the optional modules available are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.

  • Science, Culture and Society in the Industrial Age 20 credits
  • Theories of Growth, Value and Distribution 10 credits
  • How to be a Successful Policy Economist 10 credits
  • Ethics of Life and Death 10 credits
  • Politics and Policy in the EU 20 credits
  • State and Politics in Africa 20 credits

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