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Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons)

University of Sheffield

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Understand the ideas and theories which shape our world. Learn how and why the three subjects are intrinsically linked, and how they've developed alongside each other. Develop analytical skills to help you evaluate the impact of government policies.


Follow the ideas that intrinsically link these three subjects, learn how politics, philosophy and economics mould our societies and develop the analytical skills to understand how they influence current events.

This combined degree is distinguished by the expert teaching of the Sheffield Methods Institute, whose team bring together the many layers and perspectives of three subjects into one coherent course. You'll also have the opportunity to take up a language or additional courses in the social sciences and humanities.Shaping the degree to match your interests, you’ll combine modules as diverse as metaphysics, Chinese politics and digital storytelling. In fact, this is a degree defined by variety and choice: with options to spend a year abroad, or complete year-long or summer work placements. You can specialise in quantitative economics and convert to a


BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics

at the start of your course.And thanks to our partnerships with Civil Service departments based right here in Sheffield and many other employers, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable employment experience – working for governments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other third sector employers focused on public policy.After completing your dissertation, you’ll graduate with the broad experience and specialist knowledge you need to find the career of your choice. If you want to know more about politics, philosophy and economics and the


Sheffield Methods Institute

, follow


@shefmethods

on Instagram.


Why study this course?

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Tailor your learning experience

- access to a wide variety of optional modules across all three disciplines.-


Core teaching team

- the Sheffield Methods Institute teaching team will help you draw your understanding of all three subjects together.-


Get hands on experience

- summer- and year-long work placement opportunities give you a chance to see how politics, philosophy and economics can shape a career.-


Academic experts and guest speakers

- our team and our network will bring current research into the classroom, and bring your learning to life.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 22,680per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

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Pathway programmes are available to help students with English as a second language and different educational backgrounds prepare for their academic career.
With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    22nd out of 79 4

    18th out of 47 7

    21st out of 79 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    148 65%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    26th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    28th

    8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    151 72%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    21st

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    21st

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    157 73%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    24th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    56th

    1

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