Bachelor’s in
Gain the tools to understand how the world works—and the skills to lead with purpose
Made for
Future diplomats, marketers, and policymakers
Study in
London
Starts in
September 2026
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Submit your application by {{ugDeadline}} for 2026 intakes.
WHY THIS PROGRAM?
The world’s most complex challenges—from global political shifts to economic inequality and the psychology of human behavior—demand solutions that cut across disciplines.
Hult’s interdisciplinary Bachelor of Psychology, Economics & Politics (PEP) equips you with the insight and skills to understand these challenges—and the power to affect real, lasting change.
5 REASONS TO CHOOSE THE HULT PEP
Transform your understanding of the world
At the crossroads of human behavior, decision-making, and systems of power, this program gives you a deep understanding of what drives people—and how those choices shape societies, economies, and governments.
Graduate ready to make your mark
Whether solving policy challenges alongside civil service experts, designing experiments with business leaders, or partnering with charities, you’ll build invaluable insight through hands-on experience, right from the start. Dive into issues that matter—climate policy, AI ethics, social innovation—and graduate ready to influence change.
Gain global perspectives for global impact
On campuses with over 150 nationalities, every conversation is a new perspective. You’ll learn to turn diversity into your advantage—collaborating, debating, and building solutions that work across cultures.
Build the skills AI can’t replace
Beyond building your knowledge across psychology, economics, and politics, you’ll sharpen the human skills that will future-proof your career: communication, critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.
Define your path with personal coaching
Guided one-to-one by your personal development coach and expert career counselors, you’ll connect every step of your learning journey with your dream job.
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165+
embassies and high commissions based in London, representing nearly every sovereign state in the world
Experience Global Policy & Diplomacy
Study in London, a hub of global politics with the UK Parliament and over 165 embassies, where international policy is shaped and debated daily.
Immerse Yourself in Global Markets
Learn in the City of London, home to a nearly $6 trillion stock exchange and headquarters for 44 Fortune 500 Europe companies.
Unrivaled Cultural & Intellectual Immersion
Engage with London's vibrant West End, its seven top-100 global universities, and a population speaking over 300 languages—a living lab for human behavior.
CURRICULUM
Build a solid foundation of knowledge and practical skills through a variety of learning experiences and challenges integrated throughout your academic journey.
You’ll connect ideas across disciplines, apply them to real-world challenges, and graduate with the insight and adaptability to lead in a changing world.
Core
The core of your PEP spans four academic terms and is the heart of your program. Each term is built around a practical core challenge, woven through your courses.
Electives
Gain specialist knowledge within psychology, economics, and politics and tailor your course choices to match your career goals.
Capstone
Develop a behavioral policy or strategic business solution in collaboration with an external partner as part of your capstone challenge: Designing Change.
Build a strong foundation in psychology, economics, and politics through subject-specific courses, which develop core skills. Apply what you learn in team-based challenges designed to help you connect key concepts to real-world scenarios.
Once you have completed the required core program, the rest is yours to customize. Take electives aligned with your interests or career goals, deepen your subject-matter expertise, or earn credit through an internship or a global exchange—gaining hands-on experience and broadening your international perspective.
Please note: Course content is subject to change.
FACULTY & SPEAKERS
Learn from the people shaping the future—political minds, economists, and psychologists who’ve turned ideas into real-world change.
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FACULTY
Professor of International Political Economy
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FACULTY
Professor of Practice in Psychology & Management
CAREER PATHWAYS
The Psychology, Economics & Politics (PEP) degree prepares you to understand people, power, and markets—and to lead at the intersection of all three.
Our graduates don’t sit in one lane. They shape policy, scale businesses, build brands, negotiate across cultures, and design strategies that influence industries and societies.
You’ll shape systems, influence decisions, and work on issues that matter—from public policy and diplomacy to international development and nonprofit leadership.
Typical Roles
Public Policy Strategist
Diplomat
Charity Executive
Policy Advisor
International Development Officer
PEP graduates understand how consumers think, how markets function, and how regulation and geopolitics shape opportunity. In fast-moving companies, that combination is as valuable as technical expertise.
Typical Roles
Chief Marketing Officer
Head of Sales
Scale-up Strategist
Growth Director
Corporate Strategy Lead
Some graduates deepen their expertise through advanced study. The interdisciplinary foundation of PEP is strong preparation for competitive postgraduate routes.
Typical Pathways
Law (Clifford Chance, Freshfields, Skadden)
Journalism (BBC, The Economist, Financial Times, Reuters)
Applied Economics & Policy (Bank of England, Federal Reserve, OECD, World Economic Forum)
Public Policy (Master of Public Policy/Master of Public Administration)
International Relations
A note on these pathways : These aren't aspirational projections. They're based on where actual Hult graduates are working right now. The companies are real. The roles are real. And most of these alumni graduated in the last few years. Your path may look different—but this is what's possible.
Our graduates are working with world-leading companies, making their mark as entrepreneurs, and launching successful careers on a global scale.
Top employers for Hult graduates
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SUCCESSFUL ALUMNI
Your Hult PEP opens doors, and your alumni network keeps them open. Benefit from a thriving global community, continuous learning pathways, and countless ways to connect with peers and business ventures around the world.
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Marc Watum came to Hult passionate about empowering African entrepreneurs and boosting economic prosperity.
His experience—immersed in real consulting projects and a diverse global community—ignited his drive to use business as a force for good.
Today, Marc is founder of the Vision 2030 Fund, tackling food insecurity and climate challenges across Africa, and CEO of Vertex Ecosystem, a venture empowering young social entrepreneurs. He also leads initiatives at the School of Pan African Thought and serves on advisory boards shaping economic and policy change across the continent.
"I believe in each of us having a calling in our lives with a purpose that is greater than ourselves."
Marc Watum
South Africa, Class of 2017
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ADMISSIONS & FEES
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We’re looking for students who’ll make an impact. Students who demonstrate academic achievement, passion, curiosity, leadership potential, and drive.
Explore our scholarships or learn more about our admissions process.
Program Fees for 2026–2027 ¹
¹ Estimated costs of attendance are based on the standard two-semester academic year, not including summer programs. Optional participation in some clubs and societies may incur additional student fees.
² Estimated program fees subject to adjustment for inflation. Program fees are based on 30 credits per year. Any additional credits will be charged on a pro-rata basis.
³This includes the new student fee (one-time fee), administrative fees, and insurance coverage. Insurance costs are subject to change depending on final quotations from insurance providers.
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