BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

Study philosophy, politics and economics at LSE – internationally renowned in all three subjects. What are the advantages of democratic institutions? Should we have limits on migration?

Department: Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method | Duration: Four years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 27 September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this four-year programme, you’ll study 16 units, plus LSE100. The BSc PPE gives equal weight to all three subjects and the programme includes specially designed interdisciplinary courses. Compulsory and core courses include The Big Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Political Science, Microeconomics I, Macroeconomics I, The LSE Course, Introduction to Political Theory, PPE Interdisciplinary Research Seminar, Introduction to Logic, Microeconomics II, Macroeconomics II.

Career pathways

The skills you will develop by studying philosophy, politics and economics are attractive to a range of employers. Our graduates have found work in a variety of industries including; politics and government, education and teaching, banking and finance, NGOs, charities and international development, as well as journalism, media and publishing, advertising marketing and PR, and accounting and auditing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE: For GCSEs, you’ll need several GCSE grades at A (or 7) and A* (or 8-9). As a minimum, we ask for GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades at B (6) or higher. A-levels: A*AA, with an A* in Mathematics. A-level contextual offer: AAA with an A in Mathematics. IB Diploma: 39 points overall, with 766 in higher level subjects, including 7 in higher level Mathematics. IB contextual offer: 38 points overall, with 766 in higher level subjects including Mathematics. Subjects: Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent) is essential due to the nature of the core economics courses. Further Mathematics (at any level) is not required, although it provides helpful preparation for the programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Set at the UK Government maximum; may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,800 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee stays the same for each year of full-time study. Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: Four years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Undergraduate/Prospective-Students/How-to-Apply

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