Politics, Philosophy and Economics
The University of EdinburghPolitics, Philosophy and Economics MA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £32,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is A*AA.
A-Level Entry
A*AA
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£32,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) examines different interdisciplinary perspectives on many of the pressing issues of the modern world.
This programme will equip you with the key skills to engage with the political, philosophical and economic debates of the day. You will be able to pursue a variety of career paths after graduation.
You will gain the necessary frameworks for thinking about political and philosophical issues, combined with the quantitative skills for answering political and economic questions.
Politics
Politics is concerned with:
* the choices that political systems must regularly make
* explaining the processes that maintain or change those systems
* examining the concepts and values used in political analysis
Philosophy
Philosophy helps you develop analytical rigour and logical reasoning, and addresses questions regarding how we acquire knowledge and make ethical judgements.
Economics
Economics studies the allocation of resources and decision-making by consumers, firms and governments. It is increasingly central to:
* governmental policy-making
* the conduct of businesses
* the enormous economic transformations throughout the world
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Accounting and finance, Economics, Politics, Philosophy
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £32,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ