Policy, Politics and Economics (Hons)

Overview

The Policy, Politics and Economics (Hons) programme is unique to University of Birmingham is an innovative, interdisciplinary programme which provides students with the opportunity to undertake a more contemporary version of the ‘traditional’ PPE degree programme. Policy, Politics and Economics is unique to Birmingham and allows for more innovative, applied and ‘real-world’ academic skill and knowledge.

PPE at Birmingham brings together the study of Social Policy, Politics and Economics to examine and evaluate the arguments, ideas and evidence associated with some of the most pressing global issues. The programme gives equal weight to all three disciplines for the duration of the course, while at the same time allowing you to tailor your degree to your strengths and interests. 

Career

The PPE graduates go on to work in a wide range of fields including:

• Government Modelling and Modernisation Manager – Welsh Government

• Policy Oversight Manager – Home Office

• Assistant Financial Analyst – Sky

• Senior Policy Advisor – Cabinet Office

• Graduate generalist – Civil Service Fast Stream

• Planning Executive – Carnival Cruises

• Outreach and Events Co-ordinator – Friends of the Earth

• Account Executive – Copper Consultancy (Engineering firm)

• Commercial and Private Banking Graduate – Royal Bank of Scotland

• With organisations such as BT, DEFRA, KPMG, Ofsted, Fidelity, UBS, Marsh Insurance.