Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Including Year Abroad) (L0VA)

PPE covers the areas of philosophy, political science, and economics, including political theory and political behavior, macro- and microeconomics, and major philosophical approaches. It provides students with a context in which to appreciate and develop insights into important national and global questions, and encourages them to reflect critically on these questions from a theoretical, practical, and ethical point of view. The Essex BA in PPE should interest students if they want to develop a critical and interdisciplinary perspective on what makes the world tick. It offers them a solid grounding in three foundational disciplines, and provides them with opportunities to explore topics including:

• Globalization and international relations • Philosophy and political theory • Democratic and comparative politics • Political economy • Ethics and public policy

The Department of Government is one of the most prestigious in Europe, with an outstanding record of teaching, research and publication. It is rated top in the UK for research (REF 2014), and has consistently been the highest-rated politics department in the country since national assessments began.

Meanwhile, the Department of Economics is Top 5 in the UK for research, with over 90% of their research rated as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” (REF 2014), and the Department of Philosophy is ranked Top 10 in the UK for research excellence (REF 2014).