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

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) combines the study of political systems, economies and major philosophical ideas such as justice, freedom, ethics and equality.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time or part time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Nine modules in Semesters 1-3 including Politics of the British Isles, Introductory Microeconomics and Philosophy - What's it all about?; core modules in Great Political Thinkers, Moral Theory and Intermediate Macroeconomics; then one of three PPE streams specialising in two disciplines, and a dissertation covering two subject areas in the final year.

Career pathways

Civil service, law, research, journalism and broadcasting, politics, consulting and management, and finance and banking.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers AABB, A-levels BBB, IB Diploma 28, BTEC (Level 3) DDM. Year 2 entry (three-year honours): Advanced Highers ABB, A-levels ABB, IB Diploma 32, to include Politics, Philosophy and Economics. Advanced entry is not available. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL (taken before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking; TOEFL (taken from 21 January 2026) 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time or part time

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