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Politics, Philosophy and Economics - BA (Hons)

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Sheffield Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    25-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This combined degree is distinguished by the expert teaching of the Sheffield Methods Institute, whose team bring together the many layers and perspectives of three subjects into one coherent course. You'll also have the opportunity to take up a language or additional courses in the social sciences and humanities.Shaping the degree to match your interests, you’ll combine modules as diverse as metaphysics, Chinese politics and digital storytelling. In fact, this is a degree defined by variety and choice: with options to spend a year abroad, or complete year-long or summer work placements. You can specialise in quantitative economics and convert to a BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the start of your course.And thanks to our partnerships with Civil Service departments based right here in Sheffield and many other employers, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable employment experience – working for governments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other third sector employers focused on public policy.This degree prepares you for work in government, NGOs and other third sector employers, and organisations focused on understanding, interpreting and advocating in the public policy arena. We'll teach you the principles and skills to start your career and make an impact in the workplace.

Tuition fees

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£ 23,810per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

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Subject rankings

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    Economics

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  • Entry standards

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    150 64%

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  • Graduate prospects

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    84.0 84%

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    6

  • Student satisfaction

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    3.17 79%

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  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    152 72%

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  • Graduate prospects

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    78.0 78%

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  • Student satisfaction

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    3.22 81%

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  • Entry standards

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    153 70%

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  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

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    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    41st

    15

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