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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 League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

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

Pathway programmes are available to help students with English as a second language and different educational backgrounds prepare for their academic career.
With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

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