Program Overview

Introduction to the BCom in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Program

The Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) degree is available as a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Social Science degree. It offers students the full range of the discipline's areas and approaches, with a range of carefully chosen related subjects.

Program Description

This degree is designed for students who want to have a broad grasp of internationally applicable economic science and the political and moral contexts in which it is applied. The program places a unique focus on the special economic, political, and ethical aspects of the private sector and public sector policy formation in the age of accelerating commercial and informational globalization. This degree seeks to prepare 'citizens of the world' with skills applicable to a broad range of challenging careers.

Target Audience

This program is designed to open a variety of career opportunities. Students interested in formulating economic policy, taking account of the implications of such policies for the political and ethical governance of the world, will find this the ideal degree program. A person interested in a career as an international trade diplomat or an international trade expert in the private sector should consider studying PPE through the Faculty of Commerce degree program. All PPE graduates who obtain adequate grades, regardless of Faculty, will have the basic qualification for further study in Economics or Political Economy.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will obtain an excellent first degree which, especially if capped with an Honours and/or Masters degree in PPE, Economics, or another related discipline, will be a sound basis from which to seek a career in senior policy-making in either the private or public sectors, particularly concerning policy challenges raised by globalization. It is also an ideal beginning for a student who aspires to a career as an international trade diplomat or private/public sector trade policy analyst. Graduates intending to go on to further formal studies will also be qualified to train as professional economists.

Further Study Opportunities

Graduates will be eligible to apply for the MPhil PPE program or postgraduate PPE programs abroad. Depending on a student's choice of subjects, they may also be eligible for postgraduate study in Economics, Political Science, or Philosophy. The PPE degree carries full international recognition because of its carefully designed content, which makes it complementary to similar programs abroad.

Important Notes

• Courses will not be double-counted, and pre-requisites must be met.
• Students who wish to study towards an honours degree in economics must complete ECO3021S.

Program Structure

The program is offered as part of the Faculty of Commerce, with a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs available, including:

• BBusSc specialising in Economics
• BCom Economics with Law
• BCom in Economics and Statistics
• BCom in Economics and Finance
• BCom in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
• BSocSci in Economics
• BCom Honours in Economics
• BCom Honours in Economic Analysis of Financial Markets
• Masters in Applied Economics
• Masters in Economics
• Masters in Economic Science
• Masters in Economic Development
• MPhil specialising in Financial Technology
• PhD in Economics (by Dissertation)
• PhD in Economics by Coursework and Dissertation
• PhD in Economic Sciences