Course summary
Overview Our BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree equips you with three powerful toolkits to decode global challenges and create meaningful change. Philosophy explores fundamental questions about knowledge, ethics, and human existence. Politics examines how societies organise themselves and make collective decisions. Economics investigates how resources are produced, distributed, and consumed. Together, these disciplines provide complementary tools to analyse today's most pressing issues—from inequality and climate change to technological disruption and democratic reform. You'll develop exceptional critical thinking by approaching complex problems from multiple angles. When examining issues like economic inequality, you'll analyse market forces through economics, power structures through politics, and moral questions about fairness through philosophy. This multidimensional approach is precisely what makes Philosophy, Politics and Economics graduates so valuable across diverse professional fields. Your learning extends beyond lectures through our vibrant student societies, where you'll debate big ideas and build lasting networks. Engage with cutting-edge thinking through research seminars and public lectures featuring prominent thinkers addressing crucial contemporary debates. Throughout your degree, you'll transform theoretical knowledge into practical professional skills through workshops, internships, and consulting opportunities. You'll master research methods, develop persuasive communication abilities, and refine your analytical decision-making—exactly the capabilities employers consistently seek. Our graduates excel across diverse fields including policy development, journalism, finance, international organisations, education, and technology ethics. Whether you aspire to reshape economic systems, inform political debates, or tackle ethical questions in emerging technologies, Philosophy, Politics and Economics provides the intellectual versatility to make meaningful contributions wherever human society and positive change intersect. Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
How to apply
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:
- L0V0
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - AAABB
Scottish Advanced Higher - BCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
T Level - M
GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade C or 4 and GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5 UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes – please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information. We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing) We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
English Language equivalencies
https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
International | £22000* | 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
Provider information
University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ