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Explore contemporary world issues and understand the forces shaping our world today.
From our exciting Model United Nations module to our weekly informal economics discussion meetings, our innovative teaching makes our school a dynamic place to learn. We aim to equip you with the knowledge of developments in the global economy and how these are linked with political changes at the national and international level.
"Philosophy, Politics and Economics are central to our lives today. SPPE brings together these three disciplines facilitating synergies between them and enabling a more holistic analysis of the world around us."
Professor Uma Kambhampati
Head of School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Think logically, evaluate arguments critically and challenge your own views and those of other people with our stimulating Philosophy study programmes.
Tackle areas of pure economics like unemployment and inflation and how industry operates, as well as the economics of social policy issues such as the environment, health and gender issues, and sport.
