Oxford from the Inside #31: What is PPE? (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)
In our latest episode Siam talks to Conrad to unravel the degree PPE? How is the degree structured? How much of each discipline do you learn? What kind of topics do you learn about? What is a thesis and can you choose what you write about? How many modules from each of the discipline can you take? How is the tutorial system is especially advantageous for those studying PPE? We really get a unique inside perspective through Conrad in what life is like for a PPE student.
00:50 Briefly, what is PPE?
11:45 What fields of study are available for postgraduate study in the 3 disciplines of PPE?
15:50 What are the main differences between each discipline?
19:50 How/Is Philosophy different to critical thinking?
24:20 Does the ‘Theory of Politics’ module also fall under Philosophy?
25:40 What topics of contemporary politics have you personally learnt about?
31:22 How critical should you be on the writings of past hyper-intellectual academics?
33:53 What is independent thought? And how much of a necessity is having independent thought for achieving a 1st in exams?
37:22 After 1st year what different types of modules can you take? Can you do a thesis?
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Do you think I should apply next year ( currently in year 12)? For GCSEs I got 4,5,5,6-5,6,6,7,7 and my uni admissions teacher told me I shouldn’t bother even if I do get good enough predicted grades next year. I really want to do ppe at Oxford but I’ve always been a middle set student. I currently do Economics, Geography and Computer science
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Firstly, in my opinion you should apply if you want to. Secondly, GCSE's are only one aspect of what they'll be looking at, so things like you're admissons test, predicted grades, personal statement are all accessed. Thirdly, if you apply and don't get in but your A Level exam results went really well - I would also suggestbeing open to reapplying. As if you apply already having the grades, it puts you in a strong position when applying. Hope this helps :))
PPE is like an incomplete Political science degree with little bit economics and little bit philosophy. It is designed for someone who cannot do too much math in economics and cannot analyze too much attract ideas in philosophy.