Is PPE a difficult course?

PPE is indeed a difficult course and as such, you should only apply for it if you truly are passioned about the subjects. You’ll cover three main subjects (philosophy, politics and economics) but how much is dedicated to each one varies from university to university.

What can I do with a degree in Politics Philosophy and Economics?

Career opportunities

• Politics.
• Government service.
• Public policy analysis and development.
• Marketing and sales.
• Journalism.
• The business sector.
• The legal profession.

Do you need economics to do PPE?

You may apply for PPE having done any combination of subjects at school; it is not necessary to have studied Politics, Philosophy or Economics. History can provide a useful background, but is not essential.

Is PPE easy?

And PPE is very hard work. It is not a degree you ‘have a go at’. But there are also a fantastic range of non-academic pursuits to get involved in once you are there; there is a real work hard / play hard approach and it’s an incredibly fulfilling subject for those who have a genuine interest in the topics.

Is there a lot of maths in PPE?

Don’t Forget the Maths … One worry Oxford PPE applicants have is what the Maths is actually like. The actual difficulty of the Maths is therefore a bit above A-Level standard, but it’s the application that’s new to almost everyone.

What jobs can you get with a PPE major?

Careers in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

• Foreign service.
• Politics.
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• Journalism.
• International business.
• ACLU.
• Teaching.
• Public relations.

What jobs can u do with PPE?

Careers

• Public administration.
• Local and national government.
• Industry.
• The ‘not-for-profit’/non-governmental (NGO) sector (including international work)
• The creative, media and broadcasting industries.
• Marketing.
• Accountancy, banking and finance.
• Law.

Why is philosophy politics and economics important?

A major in philosophy, politics, and economics provides such analysis. You will develop comprehensive solutions that are economically sound, socially, ethically, and politically informed to solve complex problems.

WHAT A levels do I need to study PPE?

Applicants must be studying at least one of the following A-level subjects: Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; …

Is PPE a competitive degree?

“Yes, it was competitive and students were ambitious,” says a female graduate. This is slightly misleading, as it implies that the course tutors go out of their way to help students make these connections and that the three disciplines have been tailored to complement one another.