Course overviewAre 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.Careers overviewWith the ability to grasp complex philosophical, political and economic concepts, you'll be able to have a lucrative career in a wide variety of fields such as government, international agencies, private sector organisations, NGOs and education.A study from the Department for Education and Institute for Fiscal Studies has found that studying economics at university significantly increases the average earnings of graduates.If you want more inspiration on where an economics degree can take you, listen to our Econverse Podcast. Current students interview inspirational guests from the University of Nottingham and beyond, to provide valuable insights into their life after graduation. Graduate destinationsAs a graduate with this specialist skillset, you'll be equipped for a career in a range of sectors including finance, government, media, journalism, commerce and education.Recent graduates now work at organisations such as the Bank of America, Barclays, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Oxfam and the World Bank.