Trinity's PPES programme is the only university degree in Ireland where students can combine the study of philosophy, political science, economics and sociology.
PPES provides an integrated multidisciplinary education, with students studying four subjects that are central to understanding any society.
This is an extremely flexible degree which allows gradual specialisation over the course of the four-year programme. Ten different degree options are available across the four disciplines with students ultimately having the option to just study economics (single honours) or to combine with political science, philosophy or sociology (joint honours). In all cases students graduate with a B.A. (Moderatorship) in Philosophy, Political Science, Economics and Sociology.
Modules within Political Science major in second year focus on Development.