Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

Mount Allison University

Canada,New Brunswick

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 20,810/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 125

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, New Brunswick

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1839

Total Students: 2,300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

62 York St, Sackville, NB E4L 1E2, Canada

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

Program Overview

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Mount Allison is the only PPE program in Canada east of Ontario, and one of only three in the country.

The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics program brings together three fundamental disciplines that use different tools and methodologies to study the human experience, but are all concerned with the many, often conflicting, ideas of what is good for people and the challenges that arise when these varied approaches are put into practice.

It helps students develop critical-thinking skills that will serve them well no matter their chosen career, offering students the opportunity of a multidisciplinary immersion in the problems that structure the human world.

At Mount Allison, courses in the multidisciplinary PPE program are drawn from established courses in all three disciplines, with special topics courses offered in upper years.

In Philosophy, you'll cultivate a broad view of human experience and values by examining concepts like:

  • how we can know the world
  • the nature of justice
  • our responsibility to others

In Politics, you'll gain insight into:

  • the workings of government
  • the meaning of citizenship
  • how society, economy, and culture shape the political community

In Economics, you will look at:

  • the development of modern economies
  • the evolution of economic systems
  • the outcomes of economic policies
  • the economic consequences of participation in trade, exchange, or employment

Most of the required courses for the program are at the first and second-year level, giving you greater flexibility in your upper years to tailor your courses to your interests.