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Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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

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

Course summary

Are you looking to understand what drives human behaviour and ethical business practices? Do you want to explore how social justice shapes economic policies? Our BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree will help you answer questions like this through the philosophical analysis of political issues and economic phenomena. You'll enhance your skills in core aspects of philosophy like reasoning, logic and ethics. Additionally, you’ll delve into topics such as microeconomics and macroeconomics, political theory, and global politics. Tailor your studies to your career interests. Choose optional modules and specialise in areas such as social philosophy, parliamentary studies and behavioural economics. Choose the career path in areas that interest you most. Our graduates are highly sought after in a variety of sectors. These include investment banking, accountancy, government departments and much more. Be a part of shaping our global future. Our successful alumni work at top organisations such as the Bank of America, Barclays, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Oxfam and the World Bank. Why choose this course?

  • Ranked 9th in the UK for economics in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
  • Top 40 worldwide and 5th in the UK for economics departments in the IDEAS RePEc ranking of economics departments, offering a wide variety of high expertise in fields such as macroeconomics, economic policy and international trade
  • 5th in the UK, with 99% of our research output ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
  • Summer internship and placement opportunities through a competitive application process, which can lead to a graduate job offer
  • Automatic year one membership of NEFS, the student-run society, which provides extensive training and networking opportunities
  • Flexible course with a broad range of modules to choose from
  • Study abroad opportunities in locations such as Australia or Canada

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Philosophy--Politics-and-Economics-BA-Hons-U6UPLPTE.html

How to apply

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

14Jan

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:
VLL5
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

European Baccalaureate - 85% LIBF Diploma in Financial Studies grade A, must be combined with A-Level grades A*A. GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level. Grade C at AS/A Level Maths, or 6 in Standard Level or 4 in Higher Level Maths/Maths Studies in the International Baccalaureate accepted in lieu of GCSE Maths. Grade 6 in Maths in the IB MYP is also acceptable. B at GCSE + C in Core Maths is also acceptable.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £24300* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
England £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
International £24300* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University of Nottingham - UCAS