Are you looking to understand what drives human behaviour and ethical business practices? Do you want to explore how social justice shapes economic policies?
Our BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree will help you answer questions like this through the philosophical analysis of political issues and economic phenomena. Youll enhance your skills in core aspects of philosophy like reasoning, logic and ethics. Additionally, you’ll delve into topics such as microeconomics and macroeconomics, political theory, and global politics.
Tailor your studies to your caree...
Are you looking to understand what drives human behaviour and ethical business practices? Do you want to explore how social justice shapes economic policies?<br/><br/>Our BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree will help you answer questions like this through the philosophical analysis of political issues and economic phenomena. Youll enhance your skills in core aspects of philosophy like reasoning, logic and ethics. Additionally, you’ll delve into topics such as microeconomics and macroeconomics, political theory, and global politics.<br/><br/>Tailor your studies to your career interests. Choose optional modules and specialise in areas such as social philosophy, parliamentary studies and behavioural economics. Choose the career path in areas that interest you most.<br/><br/>Were proud to be ranked 2nd in the UK for boosting graduate salaries. Our graduates are highly sought after in a variety of sectors. These include investment banking, accountancy, government departments and much more.<br/><br/>Be a part of shaping our global future. Our successful alumni work at top organisations such as the Bank of America, Barclays, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Oxfam and the World Bank.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
University Park Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VLL5
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,A,B
Must be combined with Scottish Advanced Highers. GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.
Applications are assessed on an individual basis. Where an offer is made, our standard requirements are: Access to HE Diploma 42 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus three Level 3 credits at Merit.
36
We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 766
D*DD
Must be in engineering/business/construction/science or ICT
DD
Must be in engineering/business/construction/science or ICT DD plus one A level grade A*
A,A
Must be combined with Scottish Highers. GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.
D3,D3,M1
GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.
Not Accepted
D
plus two A levels grades A*A
A*,A,A
A*ABB for those taking four full A levels and completing them in the same year. GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.
A
Must be combined with A-Level grades A*A. GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £24,300 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |