Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Philosophy, Politics and Economics ("PPE") is a degree which is one of the most famous and prestigious at the University of Oxford. In the past, this was a programme taken by many who seek a career in politics or public life - and quite a few who subsequently achieve it - but now also by those seeking a broader range of subjects for their first degree. It is now offered by several UK universities (such as Oxford, York and Durham) and also at University of Pennsylvania and Duke University in the US. It is still most strongly associated with the University of Oxford however, where famous PPE graduates include Harold Wilson, Bill Clinton, and Benazir Bhutto, amongst others.

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Degree - University of Oxford - Politics - UK - Universities - York - Durham - University of Pennsylvania - Duke University - Harold Wilson - Bill Clinton - Benazir Bhutto

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PPE was set out in 1920 as a modern alternative to classics becasue it was thought that a course in Philosophy and Ancient History was no longer sufficient for those entering the civil service. It was thus initially named Modern Greats. It was also the first oppertunity for students to study Philosophy at Oxford without having to learn ancient greek or latin and hence sparked a huge growth in the number of students studying philosophy at Oxford.

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