PPE brings together three disciplines, giving students insight into the meaning of citizenship, how government works, the nature of justice, and the outcomes of economic systems and policies.
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.

PPE is available as:

BA major
Philosophy (24 credits)
Politics (21 credits)
Economics (21 credits)
BA honours (84 credits)
with an emphasis in philosophy, politics, or economics

Frank McKenna School of Philosophy, Politics, & Economics
The new Frank McKenna School of Philosophy, Politics, & Economics complements new learning, scholarship, and global citizenship initiatives. Supports and experiences for PPE students include:

international partnerships and work-integrated learning opportunities
access to professionals and experts from the public and private sectors
scholarships and bursaries through the McKenna Scholars Program
prestigious global internship placements

Whether you're entering the job market or continuing your education, your Mount Allison degree will stand out.
Mount Allison has been recognized by Maclean's as the top primarily undergraduate university in Canada more times than any other university.

Graduates of the PPE program are broadly educated to consider complex contemporary concerns.

Our graduates also boast extraordinarily high acceptance rates to top graduate programs and professional schools such as law and medicine.

Popular career paths for PPE graduates include:

public policy/business analyst
lawyer
teacher/professor
economist for government, business, non-profit, or NGO
cultural affairs/foreign service officer
municipal administrator
community/business/economic development officer
human rights officer
urban planner
bank manager
entrepreneur
immigration/citizenship officer
labour relations specialist