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Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
For full entry requirements and more information, see www.durham.ac.uk/courses
“The ideas of economists and political philosophers, both when they are right and when they are wrong, are more powerful than is commonly understood. Indeed the world is ruled by little else.” John Maynard Keynes, British Economist (1936) The PPE degree is a Joint Honours degree, providing an exciting possibility of exploring philosophy, politics and economics in all their connections and depth. At Durham University all three subjects must be studied to the end of the degree, although a certain level of specialisation can be achieved in any one of the three, allowing you to tailor your degree to suit your interests and career aspirations.
DEGREES
BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
TYPICAL TYPICAL UCAS A-LEVEL IB DIPLOMA YEARS LOCATION CODE OFFER SCORE
3
A*AA
38
DC VL52
Additional requirements For VL52 we require one arts/humanities subject at A-level or equivalent and Mathematics at A-level or equivalent. If you are taking Mathematics and Further Mathematics, a further two subjects must be taken at A2-level. In the IB there are also ‘Higher Level’ subject requirements; please see www.durham.ac.uk/ courses for more information.
Employment Our graduates are highly valued by employers and progress into a diverse range of careers and sectors including finance and banking, consultancy and government positions. Examples of high-profile employers include:
You can extend your PPE degree to four years by doing a study abroad or work placement in the third year.
Typical course content: • Macroeconomics • Microeconomics • Knowledge and Reality • Ethics and Values • Political Philosophy • Ideas and Ideologies • International Relations.
“PPE at Durham is a highly prestigious degree programme that attracts passionate and driven students from all around the globe – a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded people, exchange ideas and most importantly, build friendships for life. An interdisciplinary education has many advantages. Not only does it enable us to view a particular topic from different angles – an invaluable asset in an increasingly complex world – but it also invites us to go along unconventional paths. This is a useful skill, especially in an academic context where crossing boundaries and bridging gaps can lead to creative and innovative outcomes. I believe that my degree from Durham has equipped me with skills in analytical and critical thinking which will prove invaluable to my future academic career path.” Jana Cattien, Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) graduate
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