Philosophy, Politics and Economics, BA (Hons)

Our BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics is a prestigious interdisciplinary degree with a storied history, often chosen by aspiring leaders and politicians. At the University of Reading, philosophy studies develop logical thinking, critical argument evaluation, and engagement with key principles, texts, and figures, including moral philosophy, mind, language, and non-Western traditions like Indian philosophy. Taught by renowned experts, the programme emphasises interactive seminars.In politics, students gain a solid foundation in political ideas, democratic processes, and topics such as British government and European integration. Economics focuses on practical, societal applications with less emphasis on advanced maths, providing necessary skills and support. The course allows study of all three subjects in the first year, with options to specialise later. For further details, visit the programme page at https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/philosophy-ug/ba-ppe-philosophy-politics-and-economics.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Reason and Argument; Principles of Economics 1; Politics of Climate Change; Study of Politics; Intermediate Macroeconomics. The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.