Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Why this course? • Top Modern University in London in Philosophy (Complete University Guide 2025) • Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) For delivering high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students • Economics ranked 1st in London for Assessment and Feedback, Organisation and Management and Student Voice (National Student Survey 2024)

About this course

Our PPE degree will prepare students to be changemakers who can make sense of the world and understand the action required to solve social problems. This course provides you with the opportunity to gain a wide understanding of the political, economic systems that shape our lives, and the world around us. You will gain a strong grasp of how politics is evolving, engage with ethical and philosophical debates and learn about sustainable business practices. The course covers a wide range of topics and gives you the ability to shape what you study.

Skills

In our BA Politics, Philosophy, and Economics programme, our foremost commitment is to equip you with a professional skillset that will empower you for the future. This encompasses the development of negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.

As you journey through the course, you'll evolve into effective decision-makers, grounded in the art of negotiation within political and business frameworks, well-versed in ethical and philosophical principles that serve the greater good of humankind, and adept in making sound economic choices in a world of limited resources. These three interconnected strands ensure that you emerge fully prepared for the practical realities of thriving in political, economic, or business environments.

Careers

You will graduate from this course equipped with the confidence, skills, and breadth of knowledge pursue a very wide range of careers, across different sectors and in both professional and managerial roles. Graduates of PPE degrees occupy leadership positions in business, civil and public service, in thinktanks, charity sector roles and in local and national politics.

Teaching designed around you

At Roehampton, we want to provide you with the flexibility you need while you study, and the contact time to help you succeed. We schedule our teaching across no more than three days each week. Plus, we'll confirm which days these are well in advance of the start of term, so you can plan ahead.

So, if you want to have more focused personal study time, a part-time job, need to balance family commitments, or want to reduce the time you spend commuting, we’re the ideal choice for you.

Student support available 24/7

At Roehampton, student support is available 7 days a week.

Our committed academic staff will support, help and guide you throughout your studies and help you prepare for your future career. We also offer study, wellbeing and careers support on-campus and online, so you can get the help you need when you want it.

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.