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PPE at uni?

Hi, I’m in year 12 studying rs, sociology, and maths… I’m researching unis right now and am probably interested in doing philosophy and politics but I’m also thinking about PPE. But I’m very worried that I’ll find the economics course a bit boring… anybody who did PPE I would love to know whether you like the economics aspect of it, and what you think it adds to the other parts? Thanks

Reply 1

Napoleon I

It depends on the university you’re thinking of, as all may have slightly different ranges of PPE economics courses. Could you please name a few universities? Some research into the different courses available at each university would be helpful.

Reply 2

serenmacp

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by Napoleon I

I’ve been looking at places like Cardiff, Manchester, and Sheffield. I’ll definitely research their courses more. Thanks!

Reply 3

DanieI6873

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by serenmacp

I’ve been looking at places like Cardiff, Manchester, and Sheffield. I’ll definitely research their courses more. Thanks!

In most PPE courses you drop one of your subjects after your first year, PPE is great for that so you can try econ and if you dont like it you can drop it but you still get the full PPE qualification

Reply 4

wingmelx

hey! sorry to jump in — just thought I’d share this in case it’s relevant.
I’m a second-year at Cambridge + VP of the Cambridge Journal of Political Affairs, and we’ve just launched an essay competition for Y11–13 students. it’s themed around political challenges and open to anyone interested in things like IR, history, political theory etc.
we’re also offering some 1:1 guidance on personal statements + interviews to the winners — might be useful if you're thinking about applying to uni for anything in that area.
link’s here if you’re curious: https://cambridgepoliticalaffairs.co.uk/essay-competition