Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Welcome to the School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
We combine intellectual rigour with a friendly and inclusive atmosphere to support you in developing a comprehensive understanding of contemporary challenges. Find out more about our courses and what it's like to be a student here with York Virtual Visit.
Flexibility
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.
Highly ranked
We're ranked 9th in the UK for Philosophy and 13th in the UK for Politics, according to the Times Good University Guide 2023.
Our courses
Our interdisciplinary school was founded more than 30 years ago and has established a strong international reputation. You will have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of modules delivered by thee constituent departments.
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Hear from our students
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What is ‘Club of PEP’?
Posted by Rosie Hey! I’m Rosie and I’m currently in first year, studying Philosophy and Politics. In this blog, I’m going to introduce you to Uni of…
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The lowdown on PPE extracurriculars at York
Posted by Izzy So, you’ve decided to study PPE at the University of York? Excellent choice! But what about everything that happens outside of the classroom? I’m…
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My experiences as a PPE student – studying and socialising!
Posted by Michael Hey, my name is Michael, and I’m a 3rd-Year Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) student in Vanbrugh College. Studying PPE has allowed me to…
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My Summer Internship – what I’ve learned so far
Posted by Anjali Hi! I’m Anjali and I’m currently on a 3-month summer internship with Auto Trader as a Business Development Intern in Manchester. I’m studying Politics…
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