BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool

This programme offers the same content as our three-year BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, but with the addition of a year in industry after the second year. Explore the connections between Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) and develop the skills to understand and respond to some of the most important challenges facing society. This interdisciplinary degree brings together three subjects that shape public life, policy, and decision-making, giving you the opportunity to examine complex issues from different perspectives.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich: year in industry)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take 3 year-long 30 credit modules. These are: ECON104 Mathematics, Statistics and Data Analysis for Business and Economics; ECON105 Introduction to Economics; PHIL128 Ethics and Political Philosophy. Compulsory modules in year one include Philosophy, Politics and Economics Skills, Public Policy and Ethics, Maths, Statistics and Data Analysis for Business and Economics, Introduction to Economics, Ethics and Political Philosophy.

Career pathways

The School has its own placements and employability officer, and you will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement or a year in industry as part of your programme.

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