Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons)

**Why study BA Politics, Philosophy & Economics at Goldsmiths**<br/><br/>**This challenging and ground-breaking degree will help you understand how the economy is governed, how public policy gets made, and the ideas that shape our world.**<br/><br/><br/>- We offer a distinctive, fresh and critical take on the well-established combination of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE), drawing on our strengths in social science and theory. Youll gain an introduction in the ideas and concepts that have shaped the world you live in, and learn to challenge established political and economic policies, institutions and methods.<br/><br/><br/>- We offer a dynamic undergraduate culture, with active student media and politics groups. By the time you graduate, you will have gained a wealth of practical experience, and discovered what excites you for your career ahead.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll be taught by highly engaged lecturers working across politics, philosophy and economics, all of whom are active researchers and accomplished writers in their fields.<br/><br/><br/>- The programme includes a basic introduction to economics, so you don’t need any prior experience of economics or an A-level in Mathematics before you start.<br/><br/><br/>- Over the three years, you’ll be introduced to alternative approaches to the economy, drawn from anthropology and sociology. You will be encouraged to think more broadly and imaginatively about the way in which markets, states and public policies operate in the 21st century.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll focus on contemporary, real-world problems, such as financial and environmental regulation, which will prepare you for a career in public policy, NGOs, media, consulting or social innovation.<br/><br/><br/>- In addition to the taught curriculum, you will have the opportunity to hear from experts and policy-makers at special guest lectures.<br/>

At Goldsmiths, they do things a little differently. <br/><br/>A friendly, close-knit community based in East London, Goldsmiths is university committed to encouraging intellectual curiosity. With a wide range of courses to choose from, there's still time to secure an award-winning education this summer! <br/><br/>Engage with stories of conflict across the world, from the Battles of Hastings and Stalingrad, to the Vietnam War and the Troubles, in BA History with Military History. Explore the relationship between economics and computing in BSc Economics with Data Science. And let your ambition take centre stage in BA Drama and Theatre Arts. <br/><br/>You'll also be studying in the best student city in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2025)! A 10 minute train from London Bridge and 15 minutes from Shoreditch, you've got all the excitement of the UK capital right on your doorstep.<br/><br/>So what are you waiting for? Click Call Now to speak to a Clearing advisor at Goldsmiths.