Philosophy, Politics and Economics, BA (Hons)

Ranked 4th in the UK for research impact in Philosophy (REF 2021, Times Higher Education); top 15 for Business and Economics (THE World University Rankings by Subject 2024); and =16th for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).The PPE degree at Sussex equips you with skills to navigate a changing world through philosophy, politics, and economics. In Years 1-2, study all three: philosophy for intellectual clarity and worldview ideas; politics for insights into governments and institutions; economics for policy and markets. Specialise in two subjects in Year 3. Graduates gain research, communication, and critical thinking skills for roles in multinationals, NGOs, government advising, or management. A competitive final-year internship with a Westminster MP is available. Sussex fosters innovation across research, culture, and campus. Study on our green campus near the South Downs, Brighton & Hove, Gatwick, and London.