BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics with Foundation Year
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
About your course The BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics Foundation Year degree at Liverpool John Moores University will provide you with comprehensive knowledge of each discipline and how they affect our day-to-day lives If you have a curious mind about the world in which we live in, how politics affects your life and how society works, then this degree is for you. A Foundation Year degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (better known as PPE) will give you a comprehensive understanding of the three disciplines. This degree will encourage you to unpick the world we live in by grounding you in the theories, concepts and methods while using real-world case studies.
We want you to develop informed opinions and decide how you wish to engage with the world. During the degree studies, we will aim to give you the skills and knowledge to reflect critically on the world. We will do this by introducing and combining theories, concepts and insights from across the three disciplines.
In addition, we test out these arguments by using real-world case studies. Our teaching is all driven by unique research conducted by our academic team. You will receive an internationally-relevant education, based on geographical and thematic oriented modules and plenty of opportunities to study abroad.
We will prepare you for career employment by developing your work-based skills, offering internships and opportunities to network with practitioners and employers. You will also be encouraged to undertake a year-long work placement during your studies. You will be invited to fieldtrips, you will meet experts, and receive opportunities to learn outside the classroom.
We currently take all students to Edinburgh and Northern Ireland, and have a range of specialist trips to undertake activities such as Model NATO simulation exercise. The Foundation Year provides an advantage for returners to education or people who don't meet the entry requirements, for various reasons. The Level 3 year will introduce you to higher education, develop learning techniques and prepare you for Level 4.
Key highlights
- Combines politics, philosophy and economics through real-world case studies
- Teaching driven by research conducted by the academic team
- Internships, networking with employers and optional year-long work placement
- Plenty of opportunities to study abroad
- Field trips to Edinburgh and Northern Ireland, plus Model NATO simulation
- Foundation year introduces higher education and builds learning techniques
Entry requirements
- Other English test — IELTS International applicants will be considered in line with UK qualifications
Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount
We are excited to offer a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students.
Up to £500Sport Scholarship Scheme
Our Sport Scholarship scheme is one of the leading initiatives the UK and helps talented students fulfil both their sporting and their academic potential. You’ll receive cash bursaries.
Undergraduate International Achievement Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee discount towards each year of their studies.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Policy analyst
- Civil servant
- Political researcher
- Economic analyst
- Public affairs consultant
- Journalist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £18,230 per year | International: £5,760 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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