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BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Manchester Metropolitan University

Institution
Manchester Metropolitan University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
PPE1
Typical offer
A-level BBC, IB 26, UCAS 112

Entry requirements

A level: BBC IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 112 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics

About this course

BA (Hons) in Politics, International Relations and Philosophy. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Policy Analysis. The first two years introduce core issues across politics, philosophy, and economics, with an independent project in the final year. Work-integrated learning is embedded throughout the course through projects with external partners including DEFRA, Manchester City Council, and the National Trust.

Modules

  • The Making of Modern Britain: Political Culture and Society
  • Measuring Inequality
  • A Critical Introduction to the History of Philosophy
  • Introductory Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
  • Climate Crisis: Impacts and Responses
  • Macroeconomics and Institutions
  • Fit for the Future
  • Data Analysis
  • From Making It To Faking It: The Philosophy Of Technology
  • Social and Public Policy
  • Ethics and its Critics
  • Independent Project
  • Critical Identities
  • Macroeconomics in the Global Economy
  • Political and Revolutionary Philosophy
  • Critical Political Thought
  • Global Political Economy
  • Information and Security