Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Philosophy, politics and economics, known as ppe, is a joint degree delivered by the department of politics, philosophy and religion and the department of economics. you will explore philosophical, economic and political ideas in relation to one another. for example, the study of philosophy provides a historical background and gives you the opportunity to develop your critical reasoning skills and understanding, which are directly relevant to politics and economics. in politics, you will examine the history and basis of political ideas and critically reflect upon the nature and activities of political institutions. you will have the chance to learn how political decisions concern, and are influenced by, economic matters. you will also critically engage with a range of economic models and theories.

, our careers and placements team will provide advice and guidance on: the skills required to create effective cvs, cover letters and applications; tips and techniques on how to make an impact at interviews and assessment centres; how to create a relevant digital profile; and how to research employers and career sectors of interest. in addition, there is great emphasis placed upon developing self-awareness and on how to present yourself in a professional manner to employers. this optional provision will be delivered via a blend of traditional and digital methods including face-to-face workshops, online webinars, e-courses and 1:1 appointments. the university will use all reasonable effort to support you to find a suitable placement for your studies.

• Type: Mandatory

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A philosophy degree provides you with the opportunity to develop knowledge and transferable skills relevant to a range of different future careers. according to the most recent destination of leavers from higher education survey, 6 months on from graduation, our philosophy graduates have gone on to careers in public relations, hr and recruitment, teaching and education, legal research and logistics and project management. we will help you determine your direction and aim to support you in getting there. we do this by offering subject-specific support from academic tutors and specialist careers advisers. lancaster university is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, but that you also graduate with relevant life and work based skills. we are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in the lancaster award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lancaster University has partnerships with the following companies: