Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Hons) University of Nottingham

Overview

The  Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Hons) course offered by University of Nottingham combines three powerful disciplines to provide you with a deeper understanding of the forces shaping our world. Through philosophy, you’ll sharpen your skills in reasoning, logic and ethical analysis. 

In politics, you’ll explore political theory, global governance and the structures that underpin democracy. Economics will equip you with the tools to interpret markets, policies and decision-making, from microeconomic choices to macroeconomic trends.

Flexibility is at the heart of the course. You’ll tailor your studies with optional modules that match your career ambitions – whether you’re interested in social philosophy, parliamentary studies or behavioural economics. You can specialise in the areas that excite you most, while building a broad intellectual foundation that employers value.

Careers 

With the ability to grasp complex philosophical, political and economic concepts, you'll be able to have a lucrative career in a wide variety of fields such as government, international agencies, private sector organisations, NGOs and education.

A study from the Department for Education and Institute for Fiscal Studies has found that studying economics at university significantly increases the average earnings of graduates.

If you want more inspiration on where an economics degree can take you, listen to the Econverse Podcast. Current students interview inspirational guests from the University of Nottingham and beyond, to provide valuable insights into their life after graduation.