MA in PPE: Philosophy and Public Affairs course structure
This document outlines the current MA in PPE: Philosophy and Public Affairs course structure. Please note
that as our courses are continually developed, this is subject to change. You will receive detailed
information about your course structure prior to commencing your course.
Subject area
PEP
Economics
Philosophy/Political
Philosophy
Economics, Philosophy
or Politics
Module title
Credit value
The PPE of Social Choice
20
PEP Graduate Skills Workshop
10
Dissertation
60
Applied Microeconomics I OR
Economic Analysis for PPE
10
Topics in Theoretical Philosophy OR
Contemporary Political Philosophy
20
Topics in Practical Philosophy OR
Contemporary Issues in Toleration
20
A further 40 credits of optional modules from any of the
three departments.
40
Total credits
180
Year planner
Autumn term
Spring term
Applied Microeconomics I (10) or
Economic Analysis for PPE (10)
The PPE of Social Choice (20)
Topics in Theoretical Philosophy (20) or
Contemporary Political Philosophy (20)
Summer term &
summer vacation
Dissertation (60)
Topics in Practical Philosophy (20) or
Contemporary Issues in Toleration (20)
PEP Graduate Skills Workshop (10)
40 credits of option modules from any of the three disciplines.
No more than six modules can be studied simultaneously and no more than 65 credits taken per term.
Updated July 2015