EPISODE · Dec 6, 2025 · 59 MIN
Oxford PPE - see inside Oxfords most Infamous Degree!
from CourseCast with Tim Mears · host Timothy Mears
Check out our guests' reading recommendations:Cut Short by Ciaran Thapar: https://amzn.to/4pwmtnKHillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance: https://amzn.to/3MhyCysAn Introduction to Political Philosophy by Jonathan Wolff: https://amzn.to/3MhyCysThe Undercover Economist by Tim Harford: https://amzn.to/3KIw8ZmThink by Simon Blackburn: https://amzn.to/4pt4jneDive into the infamous Oxford PPE degree! Our guests, Lily and Barn give us the full, honest rundown on what it's really like to study one of the UK's most competitive courses. We cover: The difficult admissions process and tips for prospective students.What the PPE curriculum actually entails, covering Politics, Philosophy, and Economics.The demanding workload and day-to-day student experience at Oxford.Their most useful and interesting book recommendationsThe best philosophical advice they've received and would pass on to listeners.Whether you're applying to Oxford, curious about PPE, or just looking for a glimpse into university life, this episode is packed with essential insights and personal stories!linktr.ee/coursecasttmConnect with our guests!Lily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-taylor-447480311/Barn: https://www.instagram.com/barn.w.cole/?hl=enAre you a UK university student with a unique uni experience? DM us with your course and university for a chance to come on the show!#OxfordUniversity #PPE #Admissions #StudentLife #UniversityAdvice #CourseCast #PoliticsPhilosophyEconomics
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Check out our guests' reading recommendations:Cut Short by Ciaran Thapar: https://amzn.to/4pwmtnKHillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance: https://amzn.to/3MhyCysAn Introduction to Political Philosophy by Jonathan Wolff: https://amzn.to/3MhyCysThe Undercover Economist by Tim Harford: https://amzn.to/3KIw8ZmThink by Simon Blackburn: https://amzn.to/4pt4jneDive into the infamous Oxford PPE degree! Our guests, Lily and Barn give us the full, honest rundown on what it's really like to study one of the UK's most competitive courses. We cover: The difficult admissions process and tips for prospective students.What the PPE curriculum actually entails, covering Politics, Philosophy, and Economics.The demanding workload and day-to-day student experience at Oxford.Their most useful and interesting book recommendationsThe best philosophical advice they've received and would pass on to listeners.Whether you're applying to Oxford, curious about PPE, or just looking for a glimpse into university life, this episode is packed with essential insights and personal stories!linktr.ee/coursecasttmConnect with our guests!Lily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-taylor-447480311/Barn: https://www.instagram.com/barn.w.cole/?hl=enAre you a UK university student with a unique uni experience? DM us with your course and university for a chance to come on the show!#OxfordUniversity #PPE #Admissions #StudentLife #UniversityAdvice #CourseCast #PoliticsPhilosophyEconomics
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