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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to be an effective and critical leader in a variety of careers in the public and private sectors. We will encourage you to disrupt orthodox approaches to political, philosophical, and economic issues, and to address, in an innovative and challenging way, the complexities of today’s environmental, social, and economic issues.Taught by academic and research experts from the School of History, Politics and Philosophy and the triple-crown accredited Business School, the course explores underrepresented theories, thinkers, and approaches, giving you an interdisciplinary educational experience that fosters a critical perspective on contemporary economic and political challenges. We’ve partnered with various external organisations to design real-world learning experiences and assessments, giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge to pressing issues such as human rights, race, gender, and sustainability.
Features and Benefits:- Powered by leading research schools: Jointly delivered by the School of History, Philosophy & Politics and the Business School’s Applied Economics Group, uniting deep critical insight with real-world economic expertise.- Work-integrated learning: Authentic, real-world projects embedded in every year of study, with partners such as DEFRA, Manchester City Council and the National Trust.- Future-ready graduates: Gain digital, professional and critical leadership skills to thrive as change-makers in the 21st-century workplace.- Industry-backed curriculum: Co-designed with leading employers to ensure practical relevance, employability and excellent graduate outcomes.- Research-led and globally connected: Explore cutting-edge issues such as sustainability, identity and inequality through research-informed teaching and international opportunities.- Empowered, inclusive learning: Innovative teaching, co-created with students, using inclusive, tech-enhanced methods for a truly modern educational experience.
Application deadline
14/01/2026
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University League Table
53rd
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Campus address
Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
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