Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons)

**How does the world work, and how can it be changed? This course explores issues of philosophy, politics and economics, and challenges you to devise creative solutions to local, national and global problems.**<br/><br/><br/>- Combine academic studies in philosophy, politics and economics with real-world problem solving.<br/><br/><br/>- Apply academic theory in practical and creative ways to study, design projects, plan and innovate.<br/><br/><br/>- Draw on the Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences to explore how the world works from multiple perspectives.<br/><br/><br/>Take an innovative approach to the study of philosophy, politics and economics – and their application to the contemporary world. You’ll explore the major challenges we face at local, national and international levels and develop creative ideas and approaches to dealing with these issues.<br/><br/>With a strong emphasis on problem solving and creative thinking, this is a course for those who want to not only understand the ways in which the world works, but to question them.<br/><br/>**More about the Professional Placement Year**<br/>A Professional Placement Year (PPY), traditionally known as a sandwich year, is where you undertake a period of work with an external organisation for between 9-13 months. The placement occurs between your second and final years of undergraduate study. You can engage in multiple placements to make up the total time and are required to source the placement(s) yourself, with support from the Careers team.

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