Philosophy, Politics and Economics (with Honours)

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HomeStudy at YorkUndergraduateCourses 2027/28Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) (BSc)

BSc (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Delve into the issues that influence governments and develop your critical capacities - prepare to shape the future

Year of entry: 2027/28

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September 2027

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3 years full-time

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School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

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Build the understanding and analytical skills valued by top employers and become an agent of change.

Why choose Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at York?

Understand the forces at work where power and money intersect with ideals. On this course, you'll grapple with the various problems that shape society. You'll explore the theory behind policy and question the morality of competing systems of government. In the process, you'll learn to approach different societal issues in a rounded nuanced way.

The BSc PPE programme will enable you to focus more of your degree on the discipline of Economics. You'll have the scope to develop your technical skills with a view to real-world economic applications. You'll also dig deep into the economic decision-making of both individuals and organisations.

Learn from internationally-respected experts across three departments. As you study the three PPE disciplines, you'll see how they require different but complementary skills. The mathematical precision of the economist. The insistence on logical argument found in philosophy. The need for solid evidence, typical of all social sciences. You'll also study dedicated PPE modules to enhance your interdisciplinary learning.

Tailor your degree to your emerging specialisms. With a wide range of option modules, this course is highly customisable. You'll have the freedom to tailor your degree to focus on the topics that interest you most. There are also opportunities to gain practical experience and a global perspective with a placement year or year abroad.

Make lifelong connections with the Club of Politics, Economics and Philosophy (PEP). The Club of PEP is an entirely student-run society associated with the School of PPE. They run a variety of events throughout the year, including socials, networking events and even overseas trips. The Club will support you during your studies and enable you to get the most from your degree socially and academically.

We also offer Philosophy, Politics and Economics (BA).

7th in the UK

for Philosophy, according to the Times Good University Guide 2027.

13th in the UK

for Graduate Prospects in Philosophy and 15th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Politics (Times Good University Guide, 2027).

16th in the UK

for Politics, according to the Times Good University Guide 2027.

Upon joining Club of PEP you are allocated to a family which basically consists of 6 or 7 people in first year and two people in second or third year. They act as ‘mentors’, offering advice on what to expect from your degree, and giving you any tips and tricks to make the most of life whilst at York.

Rosie, Philosophy, Politics and Economics student. Read Rosie's blog post.

Year one - 4 core modules and two option modules

Year two - 3 core modules and three option modules

Year three - 1 core module and five option modules

Course transfer within PPE

It is easy to transfer between the courses in the School of PPE within the first few weeks of the academic year, subject to space being available on the course you want to move to and providing you have the required qualifications.

Explore our PPE courses

Your first year will give you a grounding in the core approaches and debates in your three disciplines.

Core modules

Principles of Economics

Either Maths for Economists and Probability and Statistics or Data Evidence and Policy and Quantitative Methods

Power and Consent

Option modules

You will also study two option modules, with at least one choice from Politics. Examples can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.

Philosophy

Knowledge and Perception

Metaphysics and Humans

Philosophical Analysis

Politics

Global Challenges: From Theory to Practice

Introduction to Comparative Politics

Introduction to Global Politics

Introduction to Political Theory: States, Liberty and Revolution

Political Analysis

York Policy Lab

The options available to you will be confirmed later in the year. For further information please get in touch.

Academic integrity module

In addition to the above you will also need to complete our online Academic Integrity module.

This module covers some of the essential skills and knowledge which will help you to study independently and produce work of a high academic standard which is vital for success at York.

This module will:

define academic integrity and academic misconduct

provide interactive exercises to help you to assess whether you've understood the concepts

provide answers to FAQs and links to useful resources.

Your second year enables you to start to specialise in the areas that interest you most. You will take modules covering Philosophy, Politics and Economics, with the option to choose additional modules from either Politics, Philosophy or PPE.

Microeconomic Theory

Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy

Econometric Analysis

You will also study three option modules, with at least one choice from Politics and one choice from Philosophy. Examples can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.

Applied Ethics

Being and Reason: Spinoza’s Metaphysics

Ethical Theory

Lived Experiences: An Introduction to Phenomenology

Logic and Paradox

Love, Law, and Solidarity: Recognition from Rousseau to Honneth

Knowledge and the Social Sciences

Metaphysics

Philosophy of Mind

Philosophy of Language

Philosophy of Science

Politics and Freedom: Anarchism and Conservatism

Religious Ethics

The Limits of Reason: Kant’s Theoretical and Practical Philosophy

Elections and Voting Behaviour

Things Fall Apart: Political Thought in Times of Crisis

Justice, Equality, and Difference

Capitalism: Beyond States and Markets

The Politics of Gender

European Union Politics

Politics of Development

British Politics

War and Peace

Global Political Economy

The US and Global Politics after the Cold War

The Rising Powers

Critical Global Security Studies

Topics in PPE

In your third year, you will choose from a selection of modules from Economics, Philosophy, Politics and PPE. You have to pick at least one from each of the four subject areas.

Dissertation

You can choose to write a PPE dissertation of 4,000-5,000 words bridging at least two of the disciplines covered in the School. You’ll receive one-to-one support from a supervisor. The dissertation replaces one of your option modules.

Examples of previous dissertation titles include:

The Impact of Foreign Aid on Poverty Rates

‘Keep Calm it’s only Napalm’ - A study of whether the USA’s use of Chemical Weapons in the Vietnam War can be justified

The Political Impact of Right to Buy: A Model of Economic Voting

Examples of previous options can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.

Economics

Monetary Economics

International Economics

Bubbles, Panics and Crashes

Game Theory

Health Economics

International Economic Growth and Development

Action and Agency

Buddhism as Philosophy

Causation and Laws

Contemporary Issues in Bioethics

Experimental Philosophy: The Psychology of Philosophy

Foundations of Maths

German Idealism: Moral, Legal & Political Philosophy

Happiness, Utility and Wellbeing

Mind and Morality

Nine Artworks, Nine Philosophical Problems

Theories of Social Justice: Rawls and Beyond

Topics in Feminist Philosophy

World and Mind

Africa and International Politics

Morality and Modern Warfare

Global Governance: Purpose, Power, and Performance

Green Politics

Politics of the Middle East: Regimes and societies in transition

The Politics of (Post-) Colonialism

Social and Economic Order Without Law

Critical Challenges in Political Economy

Philosophy and Public Policy

Ethics and Economics

Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.

Study abroad

There are opportunities for you to spend time abroad during your course:

Explore global opportunities

Placement year

The university-wide placement scheme gives you the chance to work for a year as part of your degree to prepare you for the world of work. Previous placements have included GlaxoSmithKline, HSBC, British Airways, DAI and Lloyds Bank.

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Learning outcomes

Every course at York has been designed to provide clear and ambitious learning outcomes. These learning outcomes give you an understanding of what you will be able to do at the end of the course. We develop each course by designing modules that grow your abilities towards the learning outcomes and help you to explain what you can offer to employers. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.

Learning outcomes for this course

Identify issues and situations in society where concepts and principles from economics, politics and philosophy can provide insight, and confidently deploy those concepts and principles as appropriate.

Apply flexibly the methods of logical and mathematical reasoning used by economists, with an understanding of the purpose and scope of such models, and use proficiently statistical, econometric and computer-based techniques for analysing data, including in applying and testing economic models.

Propose and evaluate creative solutions to complex problems by gathering and analysing a variety of data and information (including statistical, mathematical, and interpretative data) and drawing upon the concepts, methods, and theories of the three disciplines.

Communicate the issues, methods and results of the three disciplines in a clear and accessible way in a variety of verbal and written formats demonstrating a sound understanding of their complementarity

Use interdisciplinary thinking to reflect upon and engage with complex issues arising in contemporary societies, thereby acquiring a deeper understanding of the connections between the PPE disciplines by drawing on the complete set of skills developed in these disciplines.

Critically engage with, and, when necessary, synthesise academic and professional research in all three disciplines, thereby becoming a versatile and multi-skilled analyst.

Improve academic and personal performance by developing initiative, self-organisation and time management skills, as well as the ability to assimilate advice and feedback in individual or collaborative work

Demonstrate intercultural awareness and a reflective approach to differing visions of the public good in light of the values of tolerance and inclusivity.

It's been a long journey, and I always emphasize that it started at York, where I learned so much of the economics I've used throughout my career.

Professor Daron Acemoğlu (BA Economics, 1989; Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences, 2024)

The fees and funding information here is for students starting in the 2027/28 academic year.

If you take a year abroad or year in industry you'll pay a reduced rate of fees for that year.

Annual tuition fees

UK (home)

International and EU

The UK government has announced its intention to increase tuition fees from £9,790 to £10,050 for the 2027/8 academic year. We expect this to apply to new UK (home) undergraduate students starting their studies in September 2027.

UK (home) or international fees?

The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK (home) or international student. Check your fee status.

Fees for subsequent years

UK (home) fees may increase within the government fee cap in subsequent academic years. We will notify you of any increase as soon as we can.

International fees are subject to increase in subsequent years in line with the prevailing Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate (up to a maximum of 10%).

More information

For more information about tuition fees, any reduced fees for study abroad and work placement years, scholarships, tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and living costs see undergraduate fees and funding.

Additional costs

There are no mandatory additional fees, but we do recommend that you set aside some money for photocopying. Course books will be available from the Library and online reading packs are available for most modules, but you may wish to buy your own copies.

We'll confirm more funding opportunities for students joining us in 2027/28 throughout the year.

UK government loans

UK scholarships and bursaries

International scholarships

Country-specific funding

US loans

Living costs

You can use our living costs guide to help plan your budget. It covers additional costs that are not included in your tuition fee such as expenses for accommodation and study materials.

York, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial

Just four UK universities are rated Gold for teaching and top ten for research* in the latest national assessment exercises.

See why York is rated Gold for teaching

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* Awarded joint 10th in the Times Higher Education ranking of the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

You’ll study and learn with academics who are active researchers, experts in their field and have a passion for their subjects. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.

Teaching format

We teach in two main ways: seminars and lectures. The main focus of your coursework will be in seminar groups, normally of 15-20 students. In seminars you will produce and discuss your own work, under the guidance of a module tutor. Seminars are normally accompanied by lectures, attended by all of the students taking the module.

In the first year, you will take introductory modules alongside students from a wide range of degree courses. In the second and third year modules, lectures are smaller - often with as few as 20 students.

Timetabled activities

In your first year, you can expect:

Lectures

6-8 hours per week

Seminars

3-4 hours per week

Practicals

0-2 hours per week

These figures are representative of a typical week. Your contact hours will vary throughout the year due to your module choices, non-compulsory classes, exam periods and changes to scheduled activities.

Outside your timetabled hours, you'll study independently. This may include preparation for classes, follow-up work, wider reading, practice completion of assessment tasks, or revision.

In the UK, full-time students are expected to spend 1,200 hours a year learning. That's about 40 hours of classes and independent study each week during semesters. Everyone learns at a different rate, so the number of hours you spend on independent study will be different to other students on your course.

Teaching location

The School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics is located in Derwent College, on Campus West. Teaching on this course takes place at various locations across Campus West.

About our campus

Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can use the fast and frequent bus service. Take a campus tour.

Assessment and feedback

The majority of your assessments will be either unseen examination papers or essays, which will vary depending on the department running the module. Most economics modules for example are assessed by exams, but in philosophy and politics there is more of a mixture of exams, essays and policy reports. Assessments occur throughout the three years of study.

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Careers and skills

The Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree is a highly sought after by employers. With our highly customisable, interdisciplinary modules and opportunities for internships and study abroad, you'll be prepared to enter the global marketplace.

The Club of PEP also provides a platform for students to meet with experts and industry insiders through their careers branch, YorkWorks.

Career opportunities

Recent graduate careers include:

Brexit Policy Editor, The Guardian

Economist, Nordic Investment Bank

Consultant, PwC

Policy Advisor to Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change

Correspondent, ITV News

Others have gone on to work in:

Public administration

Local and national government

Industry

The ‘not-for-profit’/non-governmental (NGO) sector (including international work)

The creative, media and broadcasting industries

Marketing

Accountancy, banking and finance

Social welfare

Education

Transferable skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Debating and clear expression of ideas

Development and structuring of arguments

Processing information

Time management

Working collaboratively in a diverse environment

Working and learning independently

Ability to understand numerical and written information

Turn ambition into achievement with our expert guidance and connections. From your first day here to life after graduation, we'll help you find your career advantage.

My degree has helped me double down on different ways of thinking and challenging my own thoughts, but has also expanded my horizons of what I know is out there, career wise.

Melanie Okuneye, PPE Alumni

Entrepreneur, Akoma Health

Qualification

A levels

AAB including Mathematics A Level

Access to Higher Education Diploma

36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher plus Level 3 units in Mathematics or in conjunction with an alternative Level 3 Mathematics qualification

BTEC National Extended Diploma

DDD including Mathematics or in conjunction with an acceptable alternative Level 3 Mathematics qualification

European Baccalaureate

80% overall including 80% in Mathematics

International Baccalaureate

35 points with a minimum grade of 5 points in Higher level or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations).

T levels

We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Mathematics has been taken.

Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers

Advanced Highers - B in Mathematics plus

Scottish Highers - BBBB

We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

International foundation programme

Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative.

Other qualifications

We welcome applications from mature students (ie those aged over 21), and usually admit a number each year. In all cases we look for evidence of ability, interest and commitment, but we may not require specific formal qualifications. In most cases, we prefer to interview mature candidates before offering them a place.

Other international qualifications

Equivalent qualifications from your country

Alternative offers

Meeting the following additional criteria may qualify you for an alternative offer.

Criteria

Adjustment

Widening participation

BBC including B in Mathematics

This is conditional upon successful completion of the WP programme including the YorJourney module (Black Access Programme, Next Step York) or successful completion of Realising Opportunities More about widening participation.

Contextual offer

BBB including Mathematics

If you achieve A or higher in the EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

If you successfully complete our online course Logic: the language of truth, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer. Details about how to evidence completion of the MOOC will be sent in your offer letter. Please note: you do not need to pay for the certificate. More about MOOCs.

English language

If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:

Minimum requirement

IELTS (Academic)

6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

Other English language qualifications

To see what other language tests we can accept and the scores required, visit our IELTS equivalences webpage and click on the IELTS requirement for your chosen course.

We also accept various school-leaving certificates to meet our English Language requirements. Please visit our country-specific information for further details.

For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements.

If you haven't met our English language requirements

You may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language courses. These courses will provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions of your offer.

The length of course you need to take depends on your current English language test scores and how much you need to improve to reach our English language requirements.

After you've accepted your offer to study at York, we'll confirm which pre-sessional course you should apply to via You@York.

To apply to York, you'll need to complete an online application via UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).

How to apply

Next steps

Contact us

Get in touch if you have any questions

Dr Tim Stuart-Buttle

ppe@york.ac.uk

Department

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課程頁官方原文 A levels AAB including Mathematics A Level https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/bsc-philosophy-politics-economics-ppe/ 取得日期：2026-10-21

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