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The Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) programme is an interdisciplinary degree designed for intellectually curious students who want to understand how the world actually works—combining rigorous philosophical inquiry with political analysis and economic reasoning. This programme equips you with the tools to make sense of contemporary global challenges, from governance and inequality to technology and justice, preparing you to become a thought leader and decision-maker in an increasingly complex world.
Curriculum Structure
Year 1: Foundations
Your first year establishes core knowledge across all three disciplines while developing practical skills for the modern world. You'll explore fundamental questions about the good life, justice, and fairness alongside economic concepts of power, incentives, and inequality, with courses in Political Philosophy and International Relations providing frameworks for understanding governance and global dynamics. You'll select 10 courses from a curated list, take a language course each term (Portuguese or French depending on your track), and in term 3, you'll engage in an impact project with your peers and complete a professional certification.
Year 2: Integration & Analysis
Building on your foundation, year 2 deepens your understanding of how political movements and economic shifts interconnect locally and globally. You'll develop the ability to evaluate policy decisions using robust economic and political frameworks while integrating insights from related fields, preparing you to tackle real-world interdisciplinary challenges. This year emphasizes applying theory to practice through problem-solving approaches and practical exercises.
Year 3: Application & Strategy
Your final year focuses on applying your interdisciplinary knowledge to real-world challenges with advanced courses tackling inequality, technology ethics, international policymaking, and questions of power and legitimacy in modern society. You'll synthesize philosophical insight, political analysis, and economic reasoning through your dissertation research and professional internship, graduating ready to lead meaningful change. You'll select 8 courses, undertake a final dissertation or capstone project, and complete a professional internship in term 3.
Focus Areas
Understanding global economic trends and their political implications; evaluating policy through integrated frameworks; identifying links between political movements and economic shifts; developing strategic, interdisciplinary solutions to contemporary economic and political challenges.
Learning Outcomes
Students will develop critical thinking skills to analyze complex problems from multiple perspectives, master the ability to apply economic theories and models to real-world trade-offs, gain detailed understanding of main theoretical debates across disciplines, and communicate complex concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
Professional Alignment
The programme is fully accredited and awarded by the University of London, combining a prestigious Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Certificate in Business and Leadership awarded by Forward College.
Reputation & Employability
Forward College's programmes are designed by the London School of Economics (LSE, ranked #3 in Europe), ensuring academic excellence and strong employment prospects. Graduates emerge as thought leaders, innovators, and decision-makers, equipped for careers across policy, business, government, and international organizations.
At Forward College's Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) programme, you'll dive into practical skills right from year one, blending core theories in philosophy, politics, and economics with hands-on projects that prepare you for the real world—like digital entrepreneurship, social impact initiatives, and personal development to build "future of work" skills. Small classes of about 15 students mean intensive, collaborative learning through in-person seminars focused on debates, role plays, and collective problem-solving, all guided by full-time faculty who provide weekly 1:1 tutoring and regular feedback. In term 3 of year 1, you'll team up for a dedicated impact project, and by year 3, you'll tackle a final capstone project or dissertation alongside an internship for real-world application.
Here's how our experiential learning comes to life in the PPE programme:
- Team-based impact projects: In year 1 term 3, collaborate in teams on practical projects applying PPE concepts to social impact and digital entrepreneurship, building skills in AI technology, collaborative problem-solving, and contemporary tools.
- Year 3 internships: Gain professional experience through a dedicated internship in term 3, putting your knowledge of governance, global dynamics, incentives, and inequality into action.
- Collaborative seminars and role plays: Engage in small-group sessions emphasizing debate, application, and role plays to sharpen strategic problem-solving, policy analysis, and communication of complex ideas.
- Student clubs and group learning spaces: Propose and lead clubs with a budget for shared interests, using dedicated private spaces at campuses (like Lisbon's flexible furniture areas for group work and conferences) to foster creativity and networking.
- Campus facilities for hands-on growth: Access study rooms, libraries, language labs, gyms, and green spaces in Paris; co-living with professional networking ecosystems like The Social Hub and CIC in Berlin; and student residences with group study areas in Lisbon—all tailored to support PPE's interdisciplinary projects across three countries.
This is your chance to turn big ideas into real impact—apply to PPE at Forward College today and let's chat about your fit.
At Forward College's Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) programme, you'll dive straight into hands-on learning that turns big ideas into real-world skills. From day one, you'll blend philosophy, politics, and economics with practical projects like Digital Entrepreneurship and Social Impact, building "future of work" abilities through team-based challenges on AI technology, incentives, inequality, and global dynamics. In small classes of just 15 students, expect collaborative in-person seminars packed with debates, role plays, and collective problem-solving, all backed by weekly 1:1 tutoring and regular feedback to sharpen your edge.
This approach ramps up over the years: here are the key experiential highlights tailored to PPE:
- Team impact projects: In Year 1 Term 3, dedicate time to a full impact project in teams, applying your knowledge to real social or entrepreneurial challenges.
- Professional certifications: Curated by Forward College in Year 1, these build credentials in areas like digital skills alongside your core courses.
- Capstone project or dissertation: In later years, tackle a final capstone or dissertation to synthesize your learning into strategic, independent work.
- Internships: Year 3 Term 3 focuses entirely on a professional internship, giving you direct industry experience in politics, economics, or related fields.
- Small-group collaborative classes: Every seminar emphasizes application through role plays, debates, and group reasoning—no big lectures, just active engagement guided by full-time faculty.
Imagine graduating with not just theory, but proven skills that top employers and Master's programmes crave—70% of our students land spots in Europe's top 10 unis or business schools. Ready to make your mark? Apply for PPE today and let's chat about your fit.
Applicants must have either completed their high school education or be in their final year of high school at the time of application.For final-year high school students, their courses must be completed before September for their applications to be considered.If applying during your final year, include transcripts for the last two years as well as any term(s) completed so far in your current year.IB score 35 required; lower scores considered based on subject grades, motivation, extracurriculars, and interview performance; IBCP alone is insufficient but may be accepted with additional qualifications like BTEC Level 3, A-level, or APs.A-Level requirement ABB; lower grades may be considered based on subject relevance, application quality, extracurriculars, special circumstances, and interview performance.AP requirement average 3.34 across 3 subjects; lower scores may be considered based on subject relevance, application quality, extracurriculars, special circumstances, and interview performance.English language Requirements: IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each sub-test (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking). or TOEFL iBT: minimum overall score of 95, with at least 21 in Reading and Writing and at least 20 in Speaking and Listening.Present a selection of documents of your choice (worded documents, pictures, short video or audio files) which illustrate one or more personal accomplishments.An interview is required if selected after the application form, preceded by a student conversation.There are no application fees required to apply to Forward College.France: If you are an applicant with the French Baccalauréat, apply in parallel through the Parcoursup platform.France: Students enrolled in the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) programme may be exempt from submitting an additional English proficiency test if they achieve a minimum grade of 15/20 in their English subject during their final year of study. This exemption is only applicable to students who are enrolled in the English-speaking BFI sections (British, American, or Australian).Policy AnalystThink Tank ResearcherDiplomatNGO Program ManagerManagement ConsultingEconomic AnalysisPublic AffairsCorporate StrategyManagerial positions in regulated industriesSocial Impact roles
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