Philosophy, Politics and Economics with Year Abroad

Discover how the world works on our BA Philosophy Politics and Economics degree. Explore past and current socio-economic orders. You'll learn quantitative tools, historical data, and the technical knowledge to carefully analyse them. Through our philosophy modules, we'll teach you to critique the present order with logic and ethics. You'll graduate with the skills for a range of careers linked to politics, philosophy and arts.

Philosophy at Southampton is ranked 6th in the UK.*

This degree helps you to properly frame the questions that unite philosophy, politics and economics and answer them in a rigorous but free-spirited way. This includes questions on inequality, democracy, justice, globalisation, happiness, work, and money.

You'll spend a year studying abroad to experience another culture and see a different world view. Destinations include countries in Europe, Asia and North America.

Our digital humanities facilities will allow you to study and research through cutting-edge technology, such as virtual reality, 3D scanners and printers, and a 360 degree fully immersive audiovisual centre. Supported by an expert team, these technologies will enable you to start making and exploring in new and immersive ways.

*The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024