
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 £1,500International 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 £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000Vice 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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