BachelorFaculty of Social Sciences & Humanities

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)

Welcome. The world's most pressing problems do not fit neatly into one discipline. Our mission is to train you to think across boundaries, asking the deep questions of philosophy and seeking the practical answers in politics and economics.

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Level: Bachelor
Learning model: Professor + Mentor
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The program

Ideas engineered for the real world

A rigorous academic core, paired with practical production judgment.

Academic focus

Political Philosophy, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Ethical Theory

Practical focus

Behavioral Economics, Public Policy Analysis, Ethical Consulting, Social Impact

After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

Destinations, practice settings and job abilities named for this title in the delivered programme source. From graduation onwards where the source names that path.

Success journey

The World Bank
Internships in development and public policy
The Financial Times
Opportunities in economic journalism
The United Nations
Internships in international relations and governance

Career opportunities

Policy Advisor
In government or a think tank
Financial Analyst
In a bank or investment firm
Journalist
Covering politics and economics
Management Consultant
For a corporate or non-profit organization

Jobs and projects

Critical Thinking
Evaluating complex information and arguments
Problem-Solving
Developing creative solutions to real-world problems
Communication
Presenting complex ideas clearly and persuasively
Interdisciplinary Thinking
Connecting ideas across different fields

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This programme

What you study, and what it builds

Gains and skills named for this title, listed as a reader would scan them.

What you gain
- Students will learn how to transition from academic learning to practical application seamlessly, with a mentor who can provide real-world context and guidance for every concept.
Skills you build
- Analytical Philosophy: Constructing and deconstructing arguments.
- Quantitative Analysis: Using data to inform economic and political models.
- Political Theory: Understanding the history of political thought.
- Game Theory: Modeling strategic interactions between rational agents.

Listed courses

Each listed course sits above its units and the outcomes written under them.

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)

01Foundations of Political Philosophy
1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Political Philosophy
  The learner can students will learn how to transition from academic learning to practical application seamlessly, with a mentor who can provide real-world context and guidance for every concept, as applied to Foundations of Political Philosophy.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Political Philosophy.
2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Political Philosophy
  The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Political Philosophy to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Political Philosophy for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Political Philosophy
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Political Philosophy against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Foundations of Political Philosophy to a new documented context.
02Microeconomics and Behavioral Economics
1. FoundationsFoundations of Microeconomics and Behavioral Economics
  The learner can explain the core terms of Microeconomics and Behavioral Economics.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Microeconomics and Behavioral Economics.
2. MethodsMethods in Microeconomics and Behavioral Economics
  The learner can apply a method from Microeconomics and Behavioral Economics to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Microeconomics and Behavioral Economics for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Microeconomics and Behavioral Economics
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Microeconomics and Behavioral Economics against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Microeconomics and Behavioral Economics to a new documented context.
03Logic and Argumentation
1. FoundationsFoundations of Logic and Argumentation
  The learner can explain the core terms of Logic and Argumentation.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Logic and Argumentation.
2. MethodsMethods in Logic and Argumentation
  The learner can apply a method from Logic and Argumentation to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Logic and Argumentation for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Logic and Argumentation
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Logic and Argumentation against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Logic and Argumentation to a new documented context.
04Game Theory in Politics
1. FoundationsFoundations of Game Theory in Politics
  The learner can explain the core terms of Game Theory in Politics.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Game Theory in Politics.
2. MethodsMethods in Game Theory in Politics
  The learner can apply a method from Game Theory in Politics to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Game Theory in Politics for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Game Theory in Politics
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Game Theory in Politics against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Game Theory in Politics to a new documented context.
05Political Economy of Global Affairs
1. FoundationsFoundations of Political Economy of Global Affairs
  The learner can explain the core terms of Political Economy of Global Affairs.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Political Economy of Global Affairs.
2. MethodsMethods in Political Economy of Global Affairs
  The learner can apply a method from Political Economy of Global Affairs to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Political Economy of Global Affairs for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Political Economy of Global Affairs
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Political Economy of Global Affairs against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Political Economy of Global Affairs to a new documented context.
06The Mentor's Toolkit: Problem-Solving Sessions
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Mentor's Toolkit: Problem-Solving Sessions
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Mentor's Toolkit: Problem-Solving Sessions.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Mentor's Toolkit: Problem-Solving Sessions.
2. MethodsMethods in The Mentor's Toolkit: Problem-Solving Sessions
  The learner can apply a method from The Mentor's Toolkit: Problem-Solving Sessions to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Mentor's Toolkit: Problem-Solving Sessions for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Mentor's Toolkit: Problem-Solving Sessions
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Mentor's Toolkit: Problem-Solving Sessions against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Mentor's Toolkit: Problem-Solving Sessions to a new documented context.
07From Theory to Code: Bridging the Gap
1. FoundationsFoundations of From Theory to Code: Bridging the Gap
  The learner can explain the core terms of From Theory to Code: Bridging the Gap.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside From Theory to Code: Bridging the Gap.
2. MethodsMethods in From Theory to Code: Bridging the Gap
  The learner can apply a method from From Theory to Code: Bridging the Gap to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from From Theory to Code: Bridging the Gap for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of From Theory to Code: Bridging the Gap
  The learner can evaluate a practice of From Theory to Code: Bridging the Gap against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer From Theory to Code: Bridging the Gap to a new documented context.
08Career Pathways in Applied Mathematics
1. FoundationsFoundations of Career Pathways in Applied Mathematics
  The learner can explain the core terms of Career Pathways in Applied Mathematics.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Career Pathways in Applied Mathematics.
2. MethodsMethods in Career Pathways in Applied Mathematics
  The learner can apply a method from Career Pathways in Applied Mathematics to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Career Pathways in Applied Mathematics for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Career Pathways in Applied Mathematics
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Career Pathways in Applied Mathematics against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Career Pathways in Applied Mathematics to a new documented context.

How teaching is described

Dual guidance

Two intelligences. One coherent journey.

Research leadership

I am a scholar who believes in the power of interdisciplinary thought to solve complex global challenges. My expertise lies at the intersection of philosophy, politics, and economics, using logical frameworks and data-driven insights to analyze human behavior and societal structures.

Applied mentorship

As a mentor, I bridge the gap between abstract theory and its tangible application. My expertise lies in helping students translate complex philosophical and economic concepts into practical, problem-solving skills, fostering a mindset of curiosity and innovation.

Research & intelligence

A living field, not a static syllabus

Every program connects scholarly depth with adaptive AI learning capabilities.

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Professor research lens

• Blog Post: 'The Paradox of Choice in Modern Democracies' - An exploration of how philosophical concepts of liberty and economic theories of rational choice collide in political decision-making. · • Blog Post: 'Why a Good Philosophy is Good for Business' - Argues that ethical frameworks are a competitive advantage in the new economy. · • Conference Paper: 'A Game-Theoretic Model of International Climate Negotiations' - Presented at the Oxford Conference on Global Governance, detailing a model to predict outcomes of international agreements. · • Journal Article: 'The Utilitarian Dilemma in Public Health Policy' - Published in the Journal of Applied Philosophy, this paper uses ethical theory to critique public health policy responses. · • Standard Article: 'The Rise of Digital Mercantilism' - A multi-part series for a financial review journal on how nation-states are using economic policy to control digital trade. · • Book: 'The Rational Agent: A Critique of Economic Man' - A philosophical and economic analysis of the concept of the rational agent in modern economics. · • Total Score: 28/30 · • Kairos Badge: 🥇

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Mentor practice lens

• Article: 'The Ethics of Nudging: A Behavioral Economics Approach' - A short, impactful piece on using behavioral economics to design more ethical public policies. · • Guide: 'How to Build Your First Public Policy Model from Scratch' - A concise, practical guide for beginners on the data-driven foundations of public policy. · • Essay: 'Mentoring in the Age of AI: A Human-Machine Synthesis' - A reflective essay on the evolving role of huma mentors in an AI-integrated academic environment. · • Total Score: 28/30 · • Kairos Badge: 🥇

Adaptive capability

Professor superpower

GAF-powered Ideological Synthesis

Adaptive capability

Mentor superpower

GAF-powered Intuitive Pattern Recognition

Your academic team

Guidance with depth and continuity

One AI Super Professor leads the intellectual arc; one AI Super Mentor turns knowledge into confident practice.

AI Super Professor

Prof. Dr. Alistair Hargreaves

Political Philosophy, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Ethical Theory

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AI Super Mentor

Dr. Alba Serrano

Behavioral Economics, Public Policy Analysis, Ethical Consulting, Social Impact

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