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Politics, Philosophy and Economics Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Politics, Philosophy and Economics Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Politics, Philosophy and Economics is an exciting course providing students with the opportunity to study three disciplines that are crucial for an understanding of the complex dynamics of today’s world. Students study a common foundation in the first year, and write an advanced dissertation unit in their final year that develops links across the three disciplines. There is the flexibility to vary your degrees in such a way as to graduate with one of three awards: BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics; BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics; and BA Politics and Philosophy with Econo...
Politics, Philosophy and Economics is an exciting course providing students with the opportunity to study three disciplines that are crucial for an understanding of the complex dynamics of today’s world. Students study a common foundation in the first year, and write an advanced dissertation unit in their final year that develops links across the three disciplines. There is the flexibility to vary your degrees in such a way as to graduate with one of three awards: BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics; BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics; and BA Politics and Philosophy with Economics.
You will focus on the particulars of each of the three key disciplines while developing an awareness of the links across the three. Your studies will introduce you to political ideas and processes in countries throughout the world, allowing you to examine issues fundamental to our times. You will gain a solid foundation in politics and government in Britain and abroad, with the option to study further subjects such as democracy in Britain, modern political thought, comparative European political institutions, migration, ethnicity, and multiculturalism.
The study of Philosophy will introduce you to key forms of philosophical enquiry, including logic, epistemology and metaphysics, which will, in turn, broaden your appreciation of why philosophical questioning is so important today. A wide range of options include modules in ancient philosophy, contemporary analytic and continental philosophy.
You will also gain a complete education in the theories and methods of economics, with a strong focus on analytical methods. You will develop skills in mathematics and statistics and learn to tackle economic problems, and, should you proceed to advanced level courses, have the opportunity to study courses in labour economics, game theory, economic history and more.
Flexibility to graduate with a BA or BSc in PPE.
Three departments with their own specialisms.
Excellent preparation for a variety of careers.
Strong focus on analytical methods of economics.
Learn to tackle economic problems through political and philosophical enquiry.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A17-E97
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
Required subjects: GCSE Mathematics at grade 7 (A) English Language GCSE at grade 4 (C) Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Including Maths.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 27.0, offer-merit: 3.0
Pass with at least 27 level 3 credits at Distinction and the remaining level 3 credits at Merit, plus Maths GCSE grade A (7).
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require English Language at grade 4/C. Grade A or 7 is required in GCSE Mathematics.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus a B at A-level and Mathematics GCSE grade A (7)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
6,5,5 at Higher level or 32 points overall, including 4 in HL Maths or 5 in SL Maths or 6 in SL Maths Methods.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus Mathematics GCSE grade A (7)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including H2 Maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus A-Levels, grades BB and GCSE Maths grade A (7)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, England, Channel Islands, Wales, Scotland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £26,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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