University of Liverpool

Philosophy, Politics and Economics

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Philosophy, Politics and Economics unites three disciplines that are foundational to public life and policy. Nowadays, anyone hoping to understand or advance in politics has to be proficient in economics, and an understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of the various political views that jostle on the public stage has long been recognised as hugely important. This degree provides the opportunity to master the overlap of these three disciplines, to come to grips with some of their specialisms, to attain a very thorough grounding in mathematical economics, and to develop skills in identifying and evaluating the principles and values that underlie debates.

The combination is highly sought after by employers, who appreciate the breadth of knowledge and variety of skills that it provides. Year one will comprise entirely of compulsory modules: four from Economics, and two each from Philosophy and Politics. In year two, you will take compulsory modules in Economics, one compulsory Philosophy module, and choose from a range of Philosophy and Politics options, which will give you some flexibility in the direction of your studies.

For your final year, you will choose between a PPE-focused work placement or dissertation, and then optional modules from each of the three subjects. This programme can also be studied over four years, with the third year spent on a relevant, salaried work placement (UCAS code: L0V1). Visit theBA Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year in Industrycourse page for further information.

Key highlights

  • Combines philosophy, politics and economics, the foundations of public policy
  • Very thorough grounding in mathematical economics
  • Final-year choice between a PPE-focused work placement or dissertation
  • Optional modules across all three subjects allow flexible specialisation
  • Four-year route available with a salaried year-long work placement
  • Develops skills in evaluating principles and values underlying public debates

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — to include Including A in Mathematics
  • GCSE: 5/C — to include Mathematics, English
  • BTEC: DDD — BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma; combined with A levels
  • International Baccalaureate: 34 — overall with no score less t
  • Irish Leaving Certificate — H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H3 including H1 in Maths
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: AAB — to include including A in Maths
  • Welsh Baccalaureate — plus grades AA
  • A-level: AA — to include to include Maths grade A
  • Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits with 36 at Distinction including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and 9 at Merit

Scholarships

  • Bridge House College Nigeria Law Scholarships

    Value: £2,000

    Up to £2,000

  • Kaplan Digital Pathways Excellence Scholarship

    Kaplan Digital Pathways Foundation Certificate, will receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates

    If you’re an international undergraduate student who hasn’t studied with us before, you could be eligible for a scholarship offering a tuition fee discount of £7,500.

    Up to £7,500

  • Sport Liverpool Performance Programme

    A very limited number of grants, worth up to £3,500, are available through the High Performance Athlete Programme.

  • University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong and Tung Undergraduate Scholarships

    The University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong undergraduate scholarships are worth £10,000 per year for three years and are awarded to students originating from Hong Kong.

    Up to £10,000

  • University of Liverpool International College Excellence Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Policy analyst
  • Economist
  • Civil servant
  • Political researcher
  • Management consultant
  • Journalist

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465 | International: Full-time place, per year - £27,000; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £13,500

Admission

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