BSc (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics

The BSc in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at the University of York is a three-year undergraduate course that combines three complementary subjects to better understand the world we live in. This dynamic and prestigious programme is taught in a theoretical and practical way, preparing students for a wide range of careers.Course Content: This course is designed to develop a good understanding of the three different, but interconnected disciplines. It starts with an introduction to each of the three areas, and as the course progresses, students can choose to specialize in one or two of these. In the final year, students will participate in a Capstone Project, where they will address a real-world issue integrating insights from all three disciplines.Key Modules: Key modules include Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Politics, and Introduction to Economics. As your studies progress, you’ll have the freedom to specialize in the subjects that interest you the most, with modules like Philosophy of Religion, Political Ideas, Political Economy, and Economic Policy.Future Careers: Graduates of this course gain a range of skills which are highly valued by employers including critical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to communicate complex ideas. They go on to work in a wide variety of roles for employers including the government, financial services, media and journalism, consulting firms, and non-profit organizations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.