Course overview
The BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) programme at SOAS offers you the rich and exciting opportunity to study three disciplines crucial for understanding, analysing and shaping the contemporary world: Politics, Philosophy and Economics.
Moreover, unlike other PPE degrees, the SOAS programme offers a rigorous and balanced focus in each discipline area across the three years of study.
At SOAS, we look at politics, philosophy, and economics from a decolonial and global perspective, equipping our students with a robust cosmopolitan outlook that is highly valued by employers. In the programme, you will be introduced to core topics, debates and methods in each of the three disciplines, focusing on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Our uniquely interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approach offers increased specialisation within each of the three subjects, as well as the opportunity to study one of the vast range of languages offered at SOAS.
A SOAS PPE degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a wide range of careers in the public and private sectors at national and international levels, including in public policy, governmental or non-governmental organisations, diplomacy, data management, risk analysis, business and finance.
Why study BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics at SOAS?
- We’re ranked 5th in the UK and 18th worldwide for Politics (QS World University Rankings 2024)
- 4th globally for academic reputation (QS World University Rankings 2024)
- SOAS is ranked 27th in UK for Economics (QS World University Rankings 2023)
- In the 2023 NSS, BA World Philosophies scored above sector in the following categories: teaching quality (92%, >3%), learning opportunities (84%, >4%), academic support (91%, 4%), student voice (72%, >1%)
- We offer a state-of-art decolonial philosophy curricula, which is further enhanced by research-led teaching and by critical pedagogical practices designed to enhance students’ digital literacy, cultural sensibilities, and ability to challenge the status quo and become agents for transformative progressive change
- You will be exposed to the innovative work and seminar series of the SOAS Centre for Global and Comparative Philosophies.
- Students can choose to study an African, or Asian, or Middle Eastern language in Second Year and in Final Year
