Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Understand the ideas and theories which shape our world. Learn how and why the three subjects are intrinsically linked, and how they've developed alongside each other. Develop analytical skills to help you evaluate the impact of government policies.

Follow the ideas that intrinsically link these three subjects, learn how politics, philosophy and economics mould our societies and develop the analytical skills to understand how they influence current events.

This combined degree is distinguished by the expert teaching of the Sheffield Methods Institute, whose team bring together the many layers and perspectives of three subjects into one coherent course. You'll also have the opportunity to take up a language or additional courses in the social sciences and humanities.

Shaping the degree to match your interests, you’ll combine modules as diverse as metaphysics, Chinese politics and digital storytelling. In fact, this is a degree defined by variety and choice: with options to spend a year abroad, or complete year-long or summer work placements. You can specialise in quantitative economics and convert to a BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the start of your course.

And thanks to our partnerships with Civil Service departments based right here in Sheffield and many other employers, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable employment experience – working for governments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other third sector employers focused on public policy.

After completing your dissertation, you’ll graduate with the broad experience and specialist knowledge you need to find the career of your choice.

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Why study this course?

• Tailor your learning experience - access to a wide variety of optional modules across all three disciplines.

• Core teaching team - the Sheffield Methods Institute teaching team will help you draw your understanding of all three subjects together.

• Get hands on experience - summer- and year-long work placement opportunities give you a chance to see how politics, philosophy and economics can shape a career.

• Academic experts and guest speakers - our team and our network will bring current research into the classroom, and bring your learning to life.