School of Politics, Economics and Philosophy

Welcome to the School of PEP

PEP students are amongst the liveliest, most committed, most interesting students I have met and the undergraduate and postgraduate courses we offer are amongst the best in the country. It's a privilege to be Director of the School.  If you would like to find out more, please get in touch. 

                        Professor Matt Matravers

Our courses

• Undergraduate courses
• Postgraduate courses

Club of PEP

The Club of PEP organises a fantastic array of events, trips and socials so that PEP students can make the most of their time here, both academically and socially. The Club is run by PEP students, for PEP students, and all students in the School are automatically members.

                   Find out more on the Club's website

Joseph Rowntree Foundation lecture

We co-host this annual public lecture aimed at significantly advancing research and public understanding in the areas of welfare, poverty and social justice. 

The 2011/12 lecture was given by Diane Coyle on 'How to build the economy of the future'