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Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University - UCAS

Lancaster University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Study Abroad)

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2024 - 20252025 - 20262026 - 2027
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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Lancaster University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

28Jun
Lancaster University Open Day
Undergraduate
12Jul
Lancaster University Open Day
Undergraduate
13Sep
Lancaster University Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

People, ideas and finances shape our lives and societies. We’ll help you understand how that happens, unpicking the complexities and multiple perspectives behind today’s political and policy challenges. Whether you are passionate about a public-facing political career, or making your mark in professional civil service, international or charity roles, you’ll graduate as a versatile thinker and effective communicator ready to launch your career. Why Lancaster?

  • Study a prestigious degree that combines expertise in Politics and Philosophy, as well as the Department of Economics in our quadruple accredited Management School
  • Gain a nuanced political understanding, engaging with economic models and debating key philosophical questions from around the world
  • Learn from expert advisers who consult with local, national and international governments and parliament
  • Develop the multidisciplinary mindset that is necessary to find solutions to pressing real-world problems and exert leadership in the twenty-first century
  • Tailor your degree according to your interests and ambitions
  • Take part in assessed simulations such as mock select committees, mock citizens assemblies and mock Prime Minister's Questions, to gain valuable real-world experience
  • Stand out when you graduate via an internship with the Richardson Institute for Peace Studies in an NGO, think tank or charity.
Multiple perspectives. multiple solutions. Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Lancaster provides an in-depth, intensive grounding in each of its three disciplines for ambitious students. From day one, you will be trained to look at problems from multiple angles, to develop solutions, and to draw on insights and methods from all three fields. The programme combines academic depth with preparation for continued professional success and an informed understanding of the modern world. Inspired by experts You will be taught by academics who are experts in their field. In Politics our staff regularly collaborate with government bodies such as UK parliament on important issues such as racial injustice, voter rights, and migration. Our Economics team have expertise in Environmental Economics, Behavioural Economics, Macroeconomics, Public Policy and Game Theory and our Philosophy academics specialise in Media ethics and regulation, educational policy, and reproductive rights and policy. You can be sure that your degree In Philosophy, Philosophy and Economics is informed by our subject expertise. By studying PPE at Lancaster, you’ll learn how to interpret data, evaluate evidence, and understand and influence the decisions individuals make.You’ll develop a deeper understanding of how governing institutions and markets work, and how to confront the pressing global challenges of the twenty-first century. Putting this knowledge and skillset into practice, you will be supported in presenting your work across a range of mediums. You will learn through interactive and collaborative sessions such as policy labs, and simulations including mock select committees, mock citizens assembly and mock Prime Minister's Questions. To present your work, you could be creating a policy brief, podcast, reflective diary, blog, research portfolio, or policy memo and evaluation, in addition to essays, presentations and more. Building connections We recognise how important connections are for your future career. Recent interactions include sessions directly taught by the Institute for Government (a think tank based in Westminster), a visit from the Speaker of the House of Commons and Several MPs, a visit to the Parliamentary estate and the chance to interact to with clerks of the House of Commons. Through our Ethics Values and Policy Initiative students have also had recent opportunities with the Spanish Ambassador to the UK, Ministers in both the Welsh and Scottish governments, climate change think tanks and Bank of England policy advisors.

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

15Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L0V2
Institution code:
L14
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Required subjects: GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 and GCSE English Language grade C or 4.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For information on our fees, please see www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding.
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University - UCAS