BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
About this course
BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, combining three disciplines over three years. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. A 10,000-word dissertation allows independent research in the final year, and students may undertake a trimester placement at Westminster or study abroad.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Study in the Humanities
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- Introduction to Political Ideologies
- Introduction to Philosophy
- An Introduction to Economics
- Introduction to Policy-Making
- Introduction to Global Political Economy
- Science and Social Values
- Theorising Gender
- Rethinking Political Economy
- Research Methods and Ethics
- History of Political Thought
- The Global South and Development
- Understanding Terrorism
- Macroeconomics: Managing the Economy
- Thinking About Ethics
- Microeconomics: Learning Through Games and Simulations.
- Minds, Brains, and Machines
- Debating Philosophical Texts
- Dissertation
- One Trimester Internship
- One Trimester Abroad
- UK Politics in an Age of Decline and Renewal
- Culture Wars
- Economics of Government
- Political Thought of the Right
- Single Trimester Project
- Brave New World: The Internet
- Scepticism and Certainty
- States of Violence
- Vision, Art, and Technology