Politics, Philosophy and Economics (with placement year) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Politics, Philosophy and Economics (with placement year) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

This prestigious degree enables students to explore and analyse complex problems from three complementary disciplinary perspectives. Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) provides a strong foundation for a wide range of distinguished careers.

PPE is designed for students who want to become effective problem solvers. The programme develops key skills and tools from all three disciplines, including policy analysis, data literacy, cost‑benefit analysis, rational argument, conceptual analysis, social science research methods, textual interpretation and debat...

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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

2027-09-27

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Ashby Road
Loughborough
LE11 3TU

Application Details

Course Code

A51-C72

Institution Code

L79

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

T Level

T Level in Management and Administration is considered. Distinction overall with B in core component. Other relevant T Level subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits overall including 45 at Level 3. Please obtain: 30 Level 3 Credits at Distinction, rest at Merit.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Maths grade 6/B and GCSE English Language grade 6/B GCSE Maths grade 6 There is no flexibility in this requirement. However, we will consider a grade B in Level 3 Core Maths as a suitable alternative. GCSE English Language grade 6 If you have achieved grade 5 in GCSE English Language, we can still consider an application if you have: Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature OR At least one essay-based subject* at A level *Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology We may also consider applicants with a contextual indicator who have achieved grade 4 or 5 in GCSE English Language who do not meet the above criteria. Please refer to our Contextual Admissions Policy for further information on the contextual indicators used by the University.

Scottish Advanced Higher

AA, plus Highers at majority B grades

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade A Preferred BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care, IT, Sport. Other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one A level from the following list: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.

Extended Project

We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma : DDD Preferred BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care, IT, Sport. Other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one A level from the following list: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB Preferred BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care, IT, Sport. Other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one A level from the following list: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

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Fees and funding

England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales £10,050
International, EU £23,950

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