Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) DN700

Year 1 Engage with the Principles

Foundations of Introducing PPE Introduction to Economics Introduction to Ethics Contemporary Politics

Foundations of Political Theory Introduction to Microeconomics Critical Thinking Principles of Macroeconomics and International Relations

Introduction to Additional Philosophy Option Additional Politics Option Quantitative Economics

Year 2 Deepen Your Understanding

Philosophy of Science Individuals and the State Intermediate Microeconomics 1 Two Philosophy Options

Either Additional option from Research Methods in Data Analysis for Intermediate Comparative Politics either Philosophy, Politics Political Science Economists Macroeconomics or International Relations or Economics

Many specialist options are available in Year 3 and Year 4 and options are reviewed and updated regularly.

Year 3 Refine Your Knowledge

Either Comparative Politics International Political Two additional Critical Theory Statistics for Economists or International Relations Statistics for EconomistsEconomy Philosophy Options

Additional option from Intermediate International Political EconomyOptional Intermediate Study Abroad MicroeconomicsAdditional 2 Politics optionAdditional Politics Economics option option eitherEconomics Philosophy, option Politics Microeconomics 2 or Economics

Year 4 Further Specialisation

Choose two from the following: Philosophy or Politics or Economics Option 5 Philosophy Options | 5 Politics Options Optional Research Project + 3 options from each discipline OR 5 Economics Options

BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics

UCD Graduate Study and Career Opportunities

Specialise with UCD Philosophy, Complementary/Conversion Shape your Career Politics or Economics Master’s Degrees

MA in Philosophy MSc Equality Studies Media & Broadcasting MA in Contemporary European Philosophy MSc Humanitarian Action Public-Sector Management MA in Philosophy & Public Affairs MSc in Management Marketing & Advertising MA/MSc in International Relations MSc Information Systems Politics | Education MA/MSc International Development MSc in Marketing Practice Humanitarian NGOs MSc in European Politics & Policy MSc Environmental Policy Management Consultancy MEconSc in European Public Affairs & Law Master of Public Policy Business/Finance | Civil Service MSc in Applied Economics Masters in Common Law Recruitment & Human Resources MSc in Behavioural Economics Higher Diploma in Social Policy Research MA in Political Theory Higher Diploma in Psychology Foreign Affairs | International NGOs

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