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University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Commerce in Politics, Philosophy and Economics

The Bachelor of Commerce in Politics, Philosophy and Economics in Interdisciplinary Studies is offered by University of the Witwatersrand.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Commerce in Politics, Philosophy and Economics offered by the University of the Witwatersrand

Specialising in PPE gives you an understanding of political, philosophical, and economic ideas; the nature of political institutions; political processes and decision-making; how economic systems work; the causes of poverty and wealth; and how to promote development.

The Politics, Philosophy and Economics BCom(PPE) specialisation gives you a broad and deep understanding of the world, as well as a wide range of thinking skills required for high-level engagement.

In the first year, you will take economics, politics, and philosophy, as well as a selection of general BCom first-year subjects.

From second to third year level, you will continue to major in economics and either politics or philosophy.

You can also choose to do a BA(PPE) or to take politics or philosophy as part of a general BCom degree.