Since 2003, the Club of PEP has fostered a community for students at the University of York.
In collaboration with the School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics, we help support students at the University of York push boundaries socially, academically and in life.
Freshers
We know joining university can seem daunting, that is why at the
Club of PEP we strive to make sure you have a community you feel
welcome in from day one.
Find out more about your
first year at the Club of PEP and answers to common questions.
Alumni
Our alumni have gone on to pursue exciting paths in academia,
business, government, and beyond.
If you're a
former member and want to reconnect, we'd love to hear from
you get in touch
Multidisciplinary approach
We are one of the few universities in the UK in which offer multidisciplinary modules between philosophy, politics and economics. This means not just studying three subjects side by side, but understanding how they shape each other.
12th
overall in the UK
Above elite institutions including Edinburgh, UCL and Bristol.
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
7th
in Philosophy
One below Cambridge.
Source: UK Times Higher Education
13th
in Politics
Above both Exeter and Birmingham.
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
18th
in Economics
Above both Manchester and Loughborough.
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
Over two decades of history
The Club of PEP was founded over twenty years ago. During this time we have maintained a unique culture. Find out more about our history, from our humble beginnings, past committee members, our decades long friendship with Blekingska Nationen from the University of Lund and much more.
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Get in touch
The Club of PEP prides itself in collaboration. If you are another society, a company or organisation please feel free to reach out to us for any reason via the emails provide below.
External Contact
If you have any queries and are not a current member of the club please contact either Michael Stunt or Salma Shelbaya.
Michael Stunt (Co-President)
shk533@york.ac.ukSalma Shelbaya (Co-President)
cts522@york.ac.ukInternal Contact
For members of the Club of PEP, please use the group chat or contact Emma Watling.
Emma Watling (Secretary)
gqh501@york.ac.uk