BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University of Essex

Programme overview

BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics examines the ethics of policy, the mechanics of democracy and how markets and ideas drive global change. It includes training in research design, statistics and data analysis.

Department: Department of Government | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with optional placement or study abroad year) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study covers philosophy and ethics, politics and governance, and macro- and microeconomics, political economy and international development. Modules include Introduction to Economics, Introduction to Politics, Introduction to Philosophy, a Career Portfolio each year and a final-year Capstone Project.

Career pathways

Graduates enter government and public service, international organisations, think tanks and research, business and finance, and media and communications, with employers including HM Treasury, Royal Bank of Scotland, Barclays Investment Bank and Save the Children UK.

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Entry requirements

GCSE Mathematics C/4. Level 3: 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels; IB: 32 points in the IB Diploma or 128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects (Maths requirement met by Standard Level Maths grade 2, Higher Level Maths grade 2 or Middle Years Maths grade 4). A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and most other tariff-bearing qualifications are accepted. Contextual offer for eligible UK-resident applicants: GCSE Mathematics C/4 plus 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or specified score in an accepted equivalent test).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 23,750 a year. International fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with optional placement or study abroad year)

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