The Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (B.A.) at Suffolk University equips you with a powerful interdisciplinary toolkit to critically analyse social institutions and policy. This undergraduate degree is designed for students eager to understand complex societal issues by integrating the methodologies and core ideas from three distinct fields. You will develop essential qualitative and quantitative skills, learning to synthesise information across diverse subject areas and employing analytical techniques such as textual analysis and mathematical modeling. This program offers a unique opportunity to explore pressing global challenges from multiple perspectives.
Studied full-time on campus over four years, you will engage with core requirements in macroeconomics, ethics, social and political philosophy, and American politics, alongside opportunities to delve into applied microeconomics, comparative politics, and data analysis. You will choose electives across political science, philosophy, and economics, allowing you to tailor your studies towards specific interests, such as law or international affairs. Your learning journey culminates in a senior capstone project, where you will research and analyse an interdisciplinary topic. You will graduate prepared for careers in government, law, finance, and the non-profit sector.