The Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Placement Year BSc honours degree at the University of East Anglia is designed for intellectually curious students eager to understand the complex interplay between societal structures, economic forces, and ethical considerations. You will explore fundamental questions about how societies function, why political systems evolve, and the economic principles that shape our world, drawing on core concepts in microeconomics, macroeconomics, political communication, and philosophy of social transformation. This programme is ideal if you seek a robust interdisciplinary foundation to critically analyse contemporary global challenges and develop informed perspectives.
This full-time, four-year undergraduate degree is studied on campus, providing a comprehensive learning experience that includes compulsory modules in areas such as understanding politics, economic principles, and philosophical inquiry. You will have the unique opportunity to undertake a dedicated placement year, gaining invaluable practical experience through the Year in Enterprise scheme. In your final year, you can deepen your expertise through a dissertation or external consultancy project. You will graduate with highly transferable skills in critical analysis, problem-solving, and communication, preparing you for diverse career paths in policy, economics, international relations, or further academic study.