Mount Allison University · Canada

Bachelor's in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) is a Bachelor program taught at Mount Allison University, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at Mount Allison University brings together three disciplines to study the meaning of citizenship, how government works, the nature of justice, and the outcomes of economic systems and policies. The program uses philosophy, politics, and economics tools to examine often conflicting ideas about what is good for people and what happens when these approaches are used in practice.

PPE is available as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) major (with credits in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics) or a BA honours, with an emphasis in philosophy, politics, or economics. Most required courses are at the first and second-year level, with special topics courses offered in upper years. Students can also take a fourth-year PPE seminar with Dr. Casey Pender and access L.R. Wilson internships in public service and public policy.

Modules

POLS 2101 — Canadian Government and Politics
PHIL 2701 — Introductory Ethics
ECON 3501 — Economics Growth and Technological Change
PHIL 3731 — Philosophy of Law
POLS 4200 — Political and Cultural Change: a Comparative Analysis of North America and Europe
ECON 4011 — Modes of Economic Thought
Fourth-year PPE seminar with Dr. Casey Pender

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at Mount Allison University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Mount Allison University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Mount Allison University as pre-requiste for admission in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Mount Allison’s admissions decisions are based on your academic record, leadership skills, a high level of commitment, and the potential for personal growth.