Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA (Hons)

People, ideas and finances shape our lives and societies. We’ll help you understand how that happens, unpicking the complexities and multiple perspectives behind today’s political and policy challenges. Whether you are passionate about a public-facing political career, or making your mark in professional civil service, international or charity roles.<br/><br/><strong>Why Lancaster?</strong><br/>• Study a prestigious degree that combines expertise in Politics and Philosophy, as well as the Department of Economics in our quadruple accredited Management School<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain a nuanced political understanding, engaging with economic models and debating key philosophical questions from around the world<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from expert advisers who consult with local, national and international governments and parliament<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop the multidisciplinary mindset that is necessary to find solutions to pressing real-world problems and exert leadership in the twenty-first century<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Tailor your degree according to your interests and ambitions<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take part in assessed simulations such as mock select committees, mock citizens assemblies and mock Prime Ministers Questions, to gain valuable real-world experience<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Stand out when you graduate via an internship with the Richardson Institute for Peace Studies in an NGO, think tank or charity<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Multiple perspectives. multiple solutions.</strong><br/>PPE at Lancaster provides an in-depth, intensive grounding in each of its three disciplines for ambitious students. From day one, you will be trained to look at problems from multiple angles, to develop solutions, and to draw on insights and methods from all three fields.<br/><br/>You will engage with the pressing issues of today: How are societies and political institutions influenced by economic forces? What difference do ideas and ideologies make? How do international treaties and conflicts shape people’s lives? You will learn to ask difficult questions and shape possible solutions.<br/><br/><strong>Inspired by experts</strong><br/>You will be taught by academics who are experts in their field. In Politics our staff regularly collaborate with government bodies such as UK parliament on important issues such as racial injustice, voter rights, and migration.<br/><br/>Our Economics team have expertise in Environmental Economics, Behavioural Economics, Macroeconomics, Public Policy and Game Theory and our Philosophy academics specialise in Media ethics and regulation, educational policy, and reproductive rights and policy. You can be sure that this degree is informed by our subject expertise.<br/><br/>By studying PPE at Lancaster, you’ll learn how to interpret data, evaluate evidence, and understand and influence the decisions individuals make. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of how governing institutions and markets work, and how to confront the pressing global challenges of the twenty-first century.<br/><br/>Putting this knowledge and skillset into practice, you will be supported in presenting your work across a range of mediums. You will learn through interactive and collaborative sessions such as policy labs, and simulations including mock select committees, mock citizens assembly and mock Prime Ministers Questions. To present your work, you could be creating a policy brief, podcast, reflective diary, blog, research portfolio, or policy memo and evaluation, in addition to essays, presentations and more.<br/><br/>Key themes could include:<br/>• Public Policy<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Political Behaviour such as how people vote, organise, and communicate political ideas<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Politics of Britain, the US, China, the EU, and Russia<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Political Theory<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Critical Thinking and Independent Research<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Data Analysis<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The Macroeconomic Environment<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Applied research methods <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Important Information</strong><br/>For the most up-to-date course information and more details, we recommend that you revisit our website before submitting your application.