Why Pursue Philosophy, Politics and Economics
A Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) degree is crucial in developing the skills needed to solve global challenges that require an integrated understanding beyond any single discipline.
By combining ethics, political insights and economic reasoning, the PPE degree trains future leaders to think and address problems effectively. Students graduate with a broad understanding of how these disciplines intersect and influence one another in shaping society, policy and human behavior.
Prepare for Your Career
By addressing policy formulation, ethical dilemmas, and economic trade-offs, Philosophy, Politics and Economics students emerge with a robust skill set that prepares them to navigate and lead in an increasingly complex global landscape. Students learn how to critically evaluate arguments, analyze data and propose solutions to real-world problems.
This preparation is ideal for students aspiring to careers in politics, law, government affairs, lobbying, think tanks, nonprofits, academia, strategic campaign management and various government sectors at both state and federal levels.
Explore Real-World Projects
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) students are encouraged to participate in diverse experiential learning opportunities. Students have access to internships, service activities, volunteerism and study abroad programs through initiatives like the Archer Program, Legislative Scholars and multiple internship placements in cities such as Washington D.C., Austin and San Antonio.
Additionally, students can engage in activities such as Model UN, the Society of Economics, and various organizations within political science, enhancing their academic experience and preparing them for future careers.
What is a Multidisciplinary Studies Degree?
Multidisciplinary Studies offers students the flexibility to create a customized degree program based on their unique interests or pursue a degree that combines different fields into a structured program, such as Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Because Multidisciplinary Studies programs involve coursework from departments across the university, students have the opportunity to capitalize on their diverse personal interests and talents through a combination of study and academic experiences designed to meet their educational and long-term career goals.
Admission Requirements
When you apply to UTSA, you select the major you'd like to study. The choice of major will not impact if you get admitted to the University (all students must meet UTSA's general admission requirements); however, some majors will require additional admission requirements to be able to declare the major your freshman year.
| Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Multidisciplinary Studies): There are no additional admission requirements to declare this major. You must meet UTSA’s general admission requirements. |
Scholarships
Pro Tip: Even if you don't think you will qualify for financial aid, you should still submit the FAFSA! Information from the FAFSA could impact certain scholarships that are even merit-based.
UTSA Scholarship Hub
Through one general scholarship application, you can automatically be considered for dozens of scholarships at UTSA, including scholarships that are available for this major. In order to access all available scholarship applications on the UTSA Scholarship Hub, you must be an admitted student. If you are a student applying for admission, but have not yet been admitted, you may sign in and complete the Scholarship Hub’s General Application as long as you have authenticated your myUTSA ID and Passphrase. Once you are admitted to UTSA, please sign back in to the Scholarship Hub to see if there are any additional scholarship opportunities available for you to pursue.
the Scholarship Hub to see if there are any additional scholarship opportunities available for you to pursue. UTSA Scholarship HubDistinguished Scholarship
UTSA offers an automatic merit-based scholarship to incoming new freshman and transfer students who display exceptional scholastic achievement in high school by the priority deadline. Non-resident and international students awarded a Distinguished Scholarship for a minimum of $1,000 for the academic year will be granted a waiver for non-resident tuition if scholarship eligibility is maintained. This means out-of-state and international students could pay in-state tuition! For fall admitted freshmen, this scholarship is valued up to $20,000 for up to four years. For fall or spring admitted transfer students, this scholarship is valued up to $6,000 for up to two years. Renewal eligibility must be maintained and funding must be available.
Distinguished ScholarshipsUTSA Bold Promise
Although not a scholarship, UTSA is committed to cover tuition and mandatory fees 100% for eligible students who come from low and middle-income Texas families.
UTSA Bold PromiseCareers, Salary & Skills
UTSA prepares you for future careers that are in demand. See possible careers below. This data is pulled by a third-party tool called Emsi, which pulls data from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, other government databases and more to give you regional and national career outlook related to this academic program. On top of the resources your college will provide, the University Career Center offers several resources to help students identify and develop the global skills necessary to successfully pursue and achieve lifelong career goals.
Minors & Certificates
After selecting a major area of study and enrolling at UTSA, degree-seeking students can choose from a variety of minors and certificates to supplement their education. Although not required, minors and certificates can help students customize their UTSA experience based on their passions and unique career goals.
Explore All Minors & CertificatesThe Honors Experience
Realize your full potential at The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Honors College. Rooted in experiential learning, our classes and programs are hands-on, project-based, and customizable to fit your individual goals. Students in any majors can get invited to our Honors College. Turn your passions into marketable skills for the future!
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Looking to Study One Discipline? UTSA Has a Degree for You.
An economics degree program equips students with expertise in making strategic resource allocation decisions and understanding the impact of incentives on human behavior.
Graduates can pursue diverse career paths such as urban and regional planners, supply chain managers, economists, environmental economists, survey researchers, market research analysts, marketing specialists, climate change policy analysts and postsecondary economics teachers.
A politics and law degree covers subjects such as constitutional and administrative law, legal research and writing, political theory and the legislative process.
This program gives students the knowledge and analytical tools needed for a path to law school or careers in government relations, political science, administrative agencies, law enforcement, intelligence agencies, attorney’s offices, the courts and political campaigns.
A philosophy degree explores the history of logic, ancient and early modern philosophies, logic, ethics and various approaches to knowledge and reality.
Students develop critical thinking, effective writing abilities and logical analysis. Philosophy graduates often pursue further education in law, MBA programs or seminaries. Career opportunities include roles such as lawyers, systems analysts, cultural affairs officers, technical writers and critics.