Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Goldsmiths, University of London
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsPoliticsPhilosophy

A-Level Entry

BBB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

Why study BA Politics, Philosophy & Economics at Goldsmiths

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.

  • 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. You'll 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • In addition to the taught curriculum, you will have the opportunity to hear from experts and policy-makers at special guest lectures.This challenging and ground-breaking degree introduces you to core ideas and issues in politics, philosophy and economics (PPE). It will help you understand how the economy is governed, how public policy gets made and the ideas which shape the world.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB
    Scottish Higher BBBBC
    Scottish Advanced Higher BBC
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    4124 Finance officers
    2463 Clergy
    3531 Brokers
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Politics, Philosophy
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000

    Offered by

    Goldsmiths, University of London

    Lewisham

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