Philosophy, Politics & Economics

Dates of course

Coming soon.

Course description

The Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) UNIQ course is open to anyone who is interested in the three subjects. You do not need to have studied Philosophy or Politics or Economics before.

PPE UNIQ is likely to appeal to you if you are interested in at least two of the PPE subjects, and also enjoy challenging assumptions or trying to think in new ways. During the course you will: be given lectures by PPE academics; be asked to write a short essay or essay plan; and attend a tutorial at the end of the week.

In the past, lectures have been on topics like banking reform, the legitimacy of the law, the ethics of killing innocent civilians in war, the economics of chocolate, and British elections. You will have the opportunity to explore the ideas of the lectures through an essay or essay plan and discuss them further in a tutorial. 

The tutorial is the opportunity to learn more about a distinctive and highly rewarding aspect of Oxford undergraduate teaching.

Additional requirements for this UNIQ course

Currently studying Maths to A level or equivalent is recommended and History is helpful. Although A level Mathematics or equivalent is not an essential requirement to apply to the PPE UNIQ course, UNIQ PPE applicants should have sufficient interest in, and aptitude for, mathematics so that they are comfortable articulating ideas in an equation as well as in a diagram or a written statement.