Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Hons) Loughborough University

Overview

The  Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Hons)  prestigious degree from  Loughborough University  provides the skills required for a range of distinguished careers.

Key Facts

• The world faces numerous complex challenges. Our Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) BA (Hons) degree equips students with the tools and abilities necessary to understand and resolve these challenges. Drawing on the insights of key fields of study - Politics, Philosophy and Economics - this course provides students with the skills necessary to understand complex problems, evaluate available solutions, and advance their ideas persuasively through robust argumentation.
• The BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) at Loughborough University is distinct for two reasons:

• First, it is designed as a thoroughly interdisciplinary degree in which students are encouraged to compare, contrast and synthesise the concepts, methods and perspectives of political science, philosophy and economics, rather than treating them separately.

• Second, the problem-based approach to learning exercised on this course encourages students to learn through the application of concepts and methods to pressing contemporary problems.
• First-year modules provide a solid foundation in each of the core disciplines comprising the degree: Political Science, Philosophy and Economics. Increased optionality is introduced in second and third-year modules providing students the opportunity to specialise in any of these areas of study. Thoroughly interdisciplinary upper-year modules will encourage students to synthesise the perspectives and methods of these three disciplines in order to arrive at solutions to pressing contemporary problems. A final-year dissertation provides students the opportunity to conduct independent research on a topic of their choice. Distinguished placement opportunities and study-abroad schemes affiliated to this course provide additional opportunities for students to take control of their learning and improve their employability.

Your future career:

• This new and exciting course will develop students' skills for a broad range of careers.
• This includes those in the fields of politics, banking, international governance and the non-profit sector. We design our courses to ensure that they provide all students with the knowledge they need to develop an expertise in their chosen field, but also the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive market place. You will graduate with essential transferable skills that can be carried with you into the world of work.