Undergraduate degrees in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Study across three academic departments at the heart of current political thinking. Engage with dedicated Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) academics to understand how those subjects interact.

Why study PPE at York?

You'll study a range of modules from across the Department of Politics and International Relations, the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Economics. You'll also study a dedicated PPE modules taught in the School of PPE. These modules allow you to take what you've learnt within the different departments and discover how they're connected.

We also offer a wide range of option modules from across all three departments. You're able to specialise your study across subjects and to the topics you're passionate about. You'll also join the Club of PEP, a student-run society associated with the School of PPE. The Club run a variety of events throughout the year, including socials, networking events and even overseas trips.

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PPE courses

Dual-subject courses

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Course options

We offer five distinct undergraduate courses, each involving a different combination of subjects. You can either choose one of our dual-subject courses, or combine all three subjects in one of our PPE courses. Our BSc in PPE focuses more heavily on economics and econometrics, while the BA in PPE offers a balanced split between the three disciplines.

There are opportunities for you to spend time abroad during your course. You'll also have the chance to take a placement year.

If you're studying at a university outside the UK, you may be able to spend up to a year in York as a visiting student.

Scholarships and funding

Find out about scholarships and studentships that are available to students in the School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

Undergraduate funding

11th in the UK

for Philosophy, according to the Times Good University Guide 2026.

Flexible degrees in PPE

With degrees in PPE, Economics and Philosophy, Economics and Politics, and Philosophy and Politics you can choose the right degree to develop your strength across these interconnected disciplines.

11th in the UK

for Politics, according to the Times Good University Guide 2026.

Careers

Our graduates forge successful careers all over the world and are highly sought after by employers from a range of sectors. This includes the finance sector, public administration, local and national government, non-profit NGOs and more.
All of our courses can be adjusted to include a placement year in industry, allowing you to graduate with a substantial amount of work experience. Previous placements have included GlaxoSmithKline, HSBC, British Airways, DAI and Lloyds Bank. You'll also have the opportunity to add a year abroad to your course or undertake internships during your study.
Our dedicated careers consultant will help you work out what you want to do and how you’re going to get there. You'll be able to book one-on-one sessions where they'll also give you guidance on how to develop your employability skills.
You’ll develop skills in problem-solving, evaluating evidence, forming reasoned arguments, thinking creatively, and considering different viewpoints.

Learn more about careers and employability