Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA (Hons)
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/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/>• Ranked 9th in the UK for economics in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Top 40 worldwide and 5th in the UK for economics departments in the IDEAS RePEc ranking of economics departments, offering a wide variety of high expertise in fields such as macroeconomics, economic policy and international trade<br/><br/><br/><br/>- 5th in the UK, with 99% of our research output ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)<br/><br/><br/>• Summer internship and placement opportunities through a competitive application process, which can lead to a graduate job offer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Automatic year one membership of NEFS, the student-run society, which provides extensive training and networking opportunities<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Flexible course with a broad range of modules to choose from<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study abroad opportunities in locations such as Australia or Canada <br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VLL5
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,B
Must be combined with Scottish Advanced Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36
We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 766
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD
Must be in engineering/business/construction/science or ICT
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
Must be in engineering/business/construction/science or ICT DD plus one A level grade A*
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
Must be combined with Scottish Highers.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,M1
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
plus two A levels grades A*A
A level
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.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
Must be combined with A-Level grades A*A.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £24,300 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |

























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