Politics, philosophy and economics (PPE) are central to understanding how modern societies are organised and governed. By studying them together, you'll gain a combination of skills that’s in high demand across the private, public and non-profit sectors. Whilst PPE has been described as ‘the degree that runs Britain’, this is better viewed as studying how countries are run, what motivates and constrains their rulers and residents, and how social order and prosperity are best understood and promoted. All three disciplines are presented in up-to-date form, covering alternative as well as ‘mainstream’ approaches and firmly rooted in the real world.**Key features of the course**- Understand the debates that dominate the daily news and look beyond the headlines- Learn skills and techniques to help you analyse, present and contribute to discussion- Explore how arguments and public policies are constructed in theory and tested in practice- Increase your employability across the private and public sectors- Enjoy synergies among three complementary disciplines while studying a full curriculum in each
Which department am I in?
The Open University
Study options
Online/Distance
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
£6,630.00 (7,22,380)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
October 2026
Online/Distance
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
£6,630.00 (7,22,380)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
February 2027
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.