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Philosophy, Politics and Economics MA (Hons)

University of Aberdeen

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The degree of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) is a springboard to a career in politics, finance or the media. The three complementary subjects have deep historical connections yet have developed as independent disciplines with distinctive methods. PPE students will leave the programme with an understanding not just of modern societies and their political institutions, but how rigorous critical evaluation can bring about significant social and political change.PPE is a joint honours degree for students who have broad horizons and are interested in social and political studies and the humanities. The varied yet supporting nature of the three parts (containing courses from mathematical statistics to Aristotelian ethics) make it an interesting and dynamic programme. The variety provides students with three foundations from which to move forward. And, due to the intellectual connections that can be drawn between the disciplines, the knowledge and skills gained from each lends support to the others.PPE students have a broad knowledge base:- An understanding of modern societies and their political institutions.- An understanding of the choices that political systems must make.- An understanding of how consumers, businesses and government make decisions and how these decisions collectively determine the allocation of resources.- An understanding of how rigorous critical evaluation can bring about significant social and political change.And an impressive skills set:- Numeracy and data analysis skills- Reasoning and critical thinking skills- The ability to evaluate the concepts and values employed in political analysis- The ability to develop and express their views clearly

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 20,800per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BBC

For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC.For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B.GCSE in English or English Language is also required.

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

    University of Aberdeen, Directorate of External Relations, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, City Of, AB24 3FX, Scotland

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One of the top 40 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide league tables 2025).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    35th out of 79

    29th out of 47 11

    33rd out of 79 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    170 75%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    51st

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    29th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    177 84%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    29th

    22

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.47 87%

    2nd

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    188 87%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    30th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    18th

    5

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