Politics, Philosophy and Economics (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
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**This challenging and ground-breaking degree introduces you to core ideas and issues in politics, philosophy and economics (PPE). It will help you understand how the economy is governed, how public policy gets made, and the ideas which shape our world.****Why study BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics (with Integrated Foundation Year) at Goldsmiths**- We offer a distinctive, fresh and critical take on the well-established combination of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE), drawing on our ...Read more


This challenging and ground-breaking degree introduces you to core ideas and issues in politics, philosophy and economics (PPE). It will help you understand how the economy is governed, how public policy gets made, and the ideas which shape our world.


Why study BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics (with Integrated Foundation Year) at Goldsmiths

- We offer a distinctive, fresh and critical take on the well-established combination of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE), drawing on our strengths in social science and theory. You'll gain an introduction in the ideas and concepts that have shaped the world you live in, and learn to challenge established political and economic policies, institutions and methods- This four year degree offers an alternative entry route for students without the qualifications required for degree-level study- Before progressing onto one of the Department of Politics and International Relations' undergraduate programmes, you will have the chance to develop your academic skills and knowledge of the subject. You’ll are able to select the undergraduate degree you wish to study at the point of application but be able to change as you progress through the foundation pathway if your interests change- You will receive an introduction to the study of politics and gain a better understanding of democracy, political parties, ideologies and movements- Develop an understanding of the political background of contemporary issues such as Brexit, global governance, everyday conflicts around identity and culture, climate change and more- View politics from a range of different perspectives, such as those of feminism, post-colonial thinking, or economics- Learn to write about politics in useful ways, such as essays, political speeches and manifestos- Develop your academic skills including how to present ideas effectively in writing; read, analyse and critically respond to a range of texts; participate effectively in academic discussion; identify how research is conducted in higher education; and compare different research methodologies- We offer a dynamic undergraduate culture, with active student media and politics groups. By the time you graduate, you will have gained a wealth of practical experience, and discovered what excites you for your career ahead- You’ll be taught by highly engaged lecturers working across politics, philosophy and economics, all of whom are active researchers and accomplished writers in their fields- The programme includes a basic introduction to economics, so you don’t need any prior experience of economics or an A-level in Mathematics before you start- Over the four years, you’ll be introduced to alternative approaches to the economy, drawn from anthropology and sociology. You will be encouraged to think more broadly and imaginatively about the way in which markets, states and public policies operate in the 21st century- You’ll focus on contemporary, real-world problems, such as financial and environmental regulation, which will prepare you for a career in public policy, NGOs, media, consulting or social innovation- In addition to the taught curriculum, you will have the opportunity to hear from experts and policy-makers at special guest lectures

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21 Mar 23

Outside of goldsmiths is nice and spacious. The lectures are informative. It could be improved if the lectures was compressed into smaller parts...Read more

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22 Feb 23

I would say that there is a a lot of support from the people in the university, whether it be the lecturers, supervisors or the students. However, I wasn’t impressed with how my..Read more

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