Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

Throughout the Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Hons) course from Lancaster University  whether you are passionate about a public-facing political career, or making your mark in professional civil service, international or charity roles, you’ll graduate as a versatile thinker and effective communicator ready to launch your career.

Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Lancaster provides an in-depth, intensive grounding in each of its three disciplines for ambitious students. From day one, you will be trained to look at problems from multiple angles, to develop solutions, and to draw on insights and methods from all three fields.

You will engage with the pressing issues of today: How are societies and political institutions influenced by economic forces? What difference do ideas and ideologies make? How do international treaties and conflicts shape people’s lives? You will learn to ask difficult questions and shape possible solutions.

The programme combines academic depth with preparation for continued professional success and an informed understanding of the modern world.

Career opportunities:

Lancaster’s PPE degree places the development of professional excellence at its core. The course provides you with a broad and impressive skill set that is important in many professional roles. You will stand out as a versatile thinker capable of numerical reasoning and analysis, clear communication, critical and creative thinking, and an understanding of political institutions and processes. We’ll provide structured support in identifying the career fields that you wish to explore and in making contacts in these areas. We’ll help you hone your CV and equip you to confidently articulate the skills you have gained to employers.

Your PPE course at Lancaster opens up a wide range of careers in the private, public, and charitable sectors – including politics, the media, consultancy, finance, and NGOs.

Some of the careers our graduates have chosen include:

• Civil Service and Government – working at different levels of government policymaking, shaping local, national and international strategies.

• International charities and NGOs – working with local or global NGOs and charities to alleviate poverty, tackle inequalities and fight injustice.

• Journalism and media – reporting on social, political, and economic issues, and analysing global events and their impacts.

• Business management and consultancy – advising organisations on strategy, growth, and efficiency, and helping companies adapt to emerging global challenges and trends.

Careers and employability support

Our degrees open up an extremely wide array of career pathways in businesses and organisations, large and small, in the UK and overseas.

We run a paid internship scheme specifically for our arts, humanities and social sciences students, supported by a specialist Employability Team. The team offer individual consultations and tailored application guidance, as well as careers events, development opportunities, and resources.

Whether you have a clear idea of your potential career path or need some help considering the options, our friendly team is on hand.