Philosophy, Politics and Economics Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) is a multidisciplinary programme that explores many intersecting topics, such as how societies function, how political and economic decisions are made, and the ethical frameworks behind them. It also covers more abstract areas, such as the nature of justice and knowledge.

This degree blends three distinct but interrelated disciplines:

• Philosophy sharpens your critical thinking and ethical reasoning. You will tackle questions about morality, justice, logic, truth and reality.\
• Politics examines power, governance and public policy. It covers political theory, international relations, and the workings of institutions and groups such as governments, political parties and the United Nations.\
• Economics focuses on how resources are allocated, how markets operate, and how policies affect wealth and welfare. It includes both micro and macroeconomic theory, often with quantitative analysis.

As a PPE student, you will learn to analyse complex problems from multiple angles, debate ideas rigorously, and to communicate with clarity and precision. The degree is intellectually demanding, rewarding, and enables you to develop a variety of skills and abilities, while providing you with a unique perspective on a wide range of practical and theoretical issues and debates.

You will study at our Singleton Park Campus, in beautiful parkland, overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula.

This PPE degree aims to provide you with a firm grounding in the core topics of philosophy, politics and economics, as well as an appreciation of how these subjects intersect. This is achieved through a careful selection of compulsory modules that ensure you can cover central issues in each subject area, along with a sufficient range of optional modules, that allow you to focus on your preferred areas of study.

We have a long-standing collaboration with the Senedd, which enables us to offer an educational work placement for students with an interest in policymaking within the Welsh context. The Senedd module runs across two terms in the final year and serves as a selective option instead of the dissertation. You will be placed with a Senedd Member (MS) and their team for one day a week and experience the workings of the office of a representative as well as the Welsh Parliament itself.