Philosophy, Politics and Economics - BA (Hons)

University of Nottingham

Are you looking to understand what drives human behaviour and ethical business practices? Do you want to explore how social justice shapes economic policies?Our BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree will help you answer questions like this through the philosophical analysis of political issues and economic phenomena. You'll enhance your skills in core aspects of philosophy like reasoning, logic and ethics. Additionally, you’ll delve into topics such as microeconomics and macroeconomics, political theory, and global politics.Tailor your studies to your career interests. Choose optional modules and specialise in areas such as social philosophy, parliamentary studies and behavioural economics. Choose the career path in areas that interest you most.Our graduates are highly sought after in a variety of sectors. These include investment banking, accountancy, government departments and much more.Be a part of shaping our global future. Our successful alumni work at top organisations such as the Bank of America, Barclays, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Oxfam and the World Bank.**Why choose this course?**- Ranked 9th in the UK for economics in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025- Top 40 worldwide and 5th in the UK for economics departments in the IDEAS RePEc ranking of economics departments, offering a wide variety of high expertise in fields such as macroeconomics, economic policy and international trade- 5th in the UK, with 99% of our research output ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)- Summer internship and placement opportunities through a competitive application process, which can lead to a graduate job offer- Automatic year one membership of NEFS, the student-run society, which provides extensive training and networking opportunities- Flexible course with a broad range of modules to choose from- Study abroad opportunities in locations such as Australia or Canada

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