London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
|
London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,830
(c. USD26,556.53)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Grasping the complexities of today's world requires a foundation in politics, philosophy, and economics. These disciplines have historically intertwined and influenced each other, with their academic separation being a relatively recent development. The PPE program reunites these fields to provide comprehensive insights into global affairs. Students cultivate vital analytical, research, and critical thinking skills applicable to diverse professions such as finance, legal practice, education, media, and public service.
Birkbeck's interdisciplinary MSc in Politics, Philosophy and Economics offers foundational knowledge across all three disciplines while sharpening students' capacity to interpret and assess real-world data. Philosophy studies foster critical thinking while exploring humanity's deepest questions. Political studies examine contemporary governance systems in the UK, EU, and globally, along with the theoretical frameworks shaping political practice. Economics instruction illuminates the intersections between commerce, finance, and policy that shape our daily lives.
Start Date: October 2024
Duration: One year
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A secondclass honours degree 2.2 or above in any subject prior exposure to at least one of the three component subjects would be a distinct advantage but it might be possible for able students to acquire the relevant knowledge as part of this course
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications andor relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications andor relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
Tuition
GBP
19,830