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Ready to join the global political elite?
Is being Prime Minister in your masterplan? PPE has been coined ‘the Prime Minister’s degree’ for good reason: a disproportionate number of politicians have studied this ambitious interdisciplinary subject, including former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as well as William Hague, Bill Clinton and Aung San Suu Kyi. Intellectually grapple with the forces at work where money and power converge with ethics: PPE brings together some of the most important approaches to understanding the world around us. Explore mega questions such as, ‘by what right do our rulers govern?’, ‘what conditions create poverty?’ and ‘how can we shape society to be more just?’
Choose PPE if you are enthralled by current affairs! This highly flexible summer course develops skills useful for a wide range of careers and is the perfect preparation for a PPE degree course at a top UK university. Check out our top recommendations for the best PPE summer school experience in Oxford, Cambridge and London.
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Philosophy, Politics and Economics Summer School in Oxford
Where better to study a summer PPE course than at the world-famous University of Oxford itself, where it all began when PPE was first established as a degree course back in the 1920’s - and from which countless politicians call themselves alumni!
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Philosophy, Politics and Economics Summer School in Cambridge
Exuding history and tradition, sheer academic achievement seems to permeate the very walls of this magical university city: Cambridge is the perfect location to immerse yourself in the intellectually-demanding subject of PPE this summer!
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Philosophy, Politics and Economics Summer School in London
What an awe-inspiring place to explore PPE in summer: the mega-city of London is bursting with history, politics and big businesses; get a close-up view of the powerful governing forces at work in our world - and figure out how you’ll do better!
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Best Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Summer Schools 2025
Oxford
16-18Oxford Advanced University Preparation Programme
The Oxford Advanced University Preparation Programme by Bucksmore is an intensive, academic course for ambitious students, focusing on first-year undergraduate-level study and university admissions skills.
Price from £2655 (pw) / 2 or 4 weeks
Philosophy & PPE Summer School in Oxford
The John Locke Institute summer courses challenge students to think critically about history, philosophy, politics, economics, and law, fostering intellectual growth in a global academic community.
Price from / 2 weeks
The Cambridge Tradition Summer School for Grades 10-12
The Cambridge Tradition Summer School, offered by Oxbridge Programs for grades 10-12, provides diverse academic courses and cultural immersion at Cambridge University.
Price from $7,125 - $12,335 USD / 2 or 4 weeks
Pre-university and Career experiences at Oxford College
The Oxford College Summer School by SBC offers high school students aged 15-17 an immersive academic experience in a prestigious university setting in Oxford.
Price from £6,495 / 2 or 4 weeks
Inspirational Cambridge Summer School for Ages 13-18
ISSOS at Cambridge is based in the extensive and beautiful grounds of The University of Cambridge, one of the UK's most prestigious universities.
Price from £6,900 / 3 weeks
Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience for High School Students
Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience by Oxford Summer Courses immerses high school students in diverse academic studies and cultural explorations at these historic universities.
Price from £6,395 - £7,495 / 2 weeks