Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

• 11th in the UK for Philosophy, according to CUG (Complete University Guide) 2024
• 16th in the UK for Politics, according to CUG (Complete University Guide) 2024
• 13th in the UK for Politics, according to Times Good University Guide 2024

Research Excellence Framework

• 100% of our Philosophy research’s impact is rated as 4* according to the Research Excellence Framework’s (REF), the REF's highest rating
  • And we’re ranked 2nd in the UK in the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest REF results (2021)

Undergraduate and postgraduate

• Located within Derwent College, conveniently placed near the centre of Campus West.
• Bicycle parking is available throughout the college grounds, both secure and open.
• D Bar cafe and Courtyard eatery, both located within the college grounds.
• Founded in 1986 and has established a very strong international reputation.
• We combine intellectual rigour with a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. You will automatically become a member of our vibrant, student-run Club of PEP.

Undergraduate-specific

• The School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) offers five distinct undergraduate programmes, each including a particular combination of study, involving Philosophy, Politics and Economics. 

Postgraduate-specific

University website pages

• Main department landing page
• York Virtual Visit (Philosophy)

Video content

• PPE at York YouTube video
• PPE - meet our people YouTube video
• Week in the life of a Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) student YouTube Video

Other 

• Philosophy Society (all social pages)
• UoY PPE (all social pages)
• Club of PEP (all social pages)