Queen's University Belfast

Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) degree is based on the view that, to understand public phenomena, one must approach them from several disciplinary directions. This degree illuminates how these three areas complement one another: • Politics acquaints students with the institutions and processes that produce decisions governing our lives, • Philosophy develops analytical rigour, the ability to reason logically, critically and ethically, • Economics helps in understanding government policy and the choices facing businesses, governments and society. Although the PPE degree only began at Queen’s in 2009, it has already been successful in placing graduates in top positions in business and government.

Key highlights

  • Interdisciplinary study of public issues across three complementary subjects
  • Politics modules cover institutions and processes behind government decisions
  • Philosophy builds logical, critical and ethical reasoning skills
  • Economics explores government policy and choices facing businesses and society
  • Graduates have secured top positions in business and government

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAA — AAA

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Policy Analyst
  • Civil Servant
  • Economic Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Political Researcher
  • Journalist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £24,600

Admission

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