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Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Colchester Campus

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    06-OCT-22

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Why do philosophical and economic ideas matter so much to politics? Why is the state of the economy so important for the outcome of elections? Why do governments try to regulate markets, and how? How should we respond to pressing global issues and trends?PPE covers the areas of philosophy, political science, and economics, including political theory and political behaviour, macro- and microeconomics, and major philosophical approaches. It provides you with a context in which to appreciate and develop insights into important national and global questions, and encourages you to reflect critically on these questions from a theoretical, practical, and ethical point of view.The Essex BA in PPE should interest you if you want to develop a critical and interdisciplinary perspective on what makes the world tick. It offers you a solid grounding in three foundational disciplines, and provides you with opportunities to explore topics including:- Globalization and international relations- Philosophy and political theory- Democratic and comparative politics- Political economy- Ethics and public policyOur Department of Government is one of the most prestigious in Europe, with an outstanding record of teaching, research and publication. We are rated top in the UK for research (REF 2014), and have consistently been the highest-rated politics department in the country since national assessments began.Meanwhile, our Department of Economics is Top 5 in the UK for research, with over 90% of their research rated as "world-leading" or "internationally excellent" (REF 2014), and our Department of Philosophy is ranked Top 10 in the UK for research excellence (REF 2014).

Application deadline

26 January

Tuition fees

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£ 18,600per year

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, England

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The careers team offer dedicated international careers advice and support throughout studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from all of the university's campuses.
The University of Essex has a student body that represents over 140 nationalities and supports over 30 different cultural societies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    39th out of 80 3

    29th out of 51 3

    23rd out of 86

  • Entry standards

    / Max 233
    105 47%

    58th

    10

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    49th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.37 87%

    3rd

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    112 54%

    35th

    9

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    16th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.00 80%

    26th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    109 53%

    52nd

    13

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    15th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.98 80%

    38th

    25

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