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Politics, Philosophy and Economics (with placement year) BA (Hons)

Loughborough University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Loughborough University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This prestigious degree offers students the opportunity to explore and analyse complex problems from three key disciplinary perspectives. Our Politics, Philosophy and Economics course provides the skills required for a range of distinguished careers.The world faces numerous complex challenges. Our Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) BA (Hons) degree equips students with the tools and abilities necessary to understand and resolve these challenges. Drawing on the insights of key fields of study - Politics, Philosophy and Economics - this course provides students with the skills necessary to understand complex problems, evaluate available solutions, and advance their ideas persuasively through robust argumentation.Our PPE degree has been designed to allow students the opportunity to shape their own learning. First-year modules provide a solid foundation in each of the core disciplines comprising the degree: Political Science, Philosophy and Economics. Increased optionality is introduced in second and third-year modules providing students the opportunity to specialise in any of these areas of study. Thoroughly interdisciplinary upper-year modules will encourage students to synthesise the perspectives and methods of these three disciplines in order to arrive at solutions to pressing contemporary problems. A final-year dissertation provides students the opportunity to conduct independent research on a topic of their choice. Distinguished placement opportunities and study-abroad schemes affiliated to this course provide additional opportunities for students to take control of their learning and improve their employability.Our PPE degree is designed to take advantage of Loughborough’s reputation in research and teaching. Learning on the course is directed through a problem-based approach which encourages students to apply the concepts and methods learned to real-world problems. Taught by internationally-recognised experts based at Loughborough University, this course provides students the knowledge and skills required for a wide range of careers.

Tuition fees

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£ 23,000per year

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University information

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

  • University League Table

    6th

  • Campus address

    Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, England

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The university's two campuses are located in Lougborough and London, both close to airports, making it easy to explore Europe and beyond.
Loughborough's research community is made up of over 1,200 research students spanning 90 nationalities, with more than 800 members of staff supporting them.
Home to over 19,000 students and staff from more than 130 different countries. Over 1,000 students are based at London campus, 80% are international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    20th out of 79 3

    14th out of 79 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    155 68%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    34th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.23 81%

    13th

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    147 68%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    10th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.29 82%

    10th

    16

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