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BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at University of Exeter

University of Exeter, United Kingdom

Programme overview

You’ll learn how government is constituted, how being and truth are deliberated and how goods, services and peoples are economically organised Challenge yourself by exploring some of the major questions facing human society including war and peace, democracy, resource scarcity and distribution, the natural environment and faith and reason Our flexible programme, with a wide range of optional modules, means you can tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with Study Abroad; 4 years with Employment Experience  |  Study mode: full-time (variants: with Study Abroad; with Employment Experience)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics degree programme is made up of compulsory (core) and optional modules, which are worth 15 or 30 credits each. Full-time undergraduate students need to complete modules worth a total of 120 credits each year. Within the programme as a whole a minimum of 90 credits and a maximum of 150 credits should come from each discipline. At least 15 credits of stage 3 modules must be from each discipline. - Alongside your main degree you may be eligible (depending on your course) to choose modules from another subject to broaden your skills and interests.

Career pathways

A degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics is highly respected by employers and PPE graduates can go on to work in a wide variety of fields, including: Charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the UK and abroad

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Entry requirements

UCAS code L0V0, L0V1, L0V3. Typical offer: A-Level: AAA; IB: 36/666; BTEC: DDD A-Level: AAA (n/a). IB: 36/666 (n/a). BTEC: DDD (n/a). GCSE: C or 4 and A or 7 (Grade C or 4 in English Language and Grade A or 7 in Mathematics). Access to HE: 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. T-Level: Distinction. English language: Profile B1 (international applicants)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,700 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with Study Abroad; 4 years with Employment Experience

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