BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Over three years, BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the University of Bristol offers in-depth and stimulating study in three different disciplines. The programme aims to open doors and prepare students for a wide range of careers as well as further postgraduate study. This course will equip you with skills such as textual analysis, clear written and verbal expression, collaborative problem solving, critical thinking, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and much more.

Career pathways

Philosophers are highly employable. A wide range of employers value analytical skills, such as flexibility of thought and the capacity for developing coherent and compelling arguments.

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Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: AAA including an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film;. A-level contextual offer: ABB including an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film;. BTEC: DDD in any essay-based Applied General. IB Diploma: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA including an essay-based subject, and Higher: AAAAB. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental. GCSE: Advanced numeracy requirement (7 or A in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent). English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code VL20).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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