Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
|
Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,500
(c. USD34,122.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The BA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics equips you with comprehensive understanding of major themes, challenges, and debates across these three fields. You'll become part of a dynamic academic environment where you'll discover how core concepts can address urgent policy matters, while building robust analytical and evaluative capabilities. The program trains you to assess contrasting viewpoints on political occurrences, theories, and systems. You'll cultivate skills to rigorously analyze economic strategies and understand economics within its wider political and institutional framework. The Politics component examines governmental actions at local, national, and global levels, revealing the reasoning behind policy choices that impact society. Political studies demonstrate your capacity to investigate, cite sources, and employ persuasive techniques to strengthen your stance in discussions. Philosophy instruction hones your ability to construct coherent arguments, applying logical thinking and careful examination to support your views and challenge alternatives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A-level
AAA
We do not accept two A/S Levels grades in place of one A Level.
Applicants must be studying at least one of the following A-level subjects: Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages.
We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept the combination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language.
We accept the Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS) as equivalent to an A-level if taken alongside two full A-levels from the list of acceptable subjects above.
GCSE
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade B or 6 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.
International Baccalaureate
6,6,6 at Higher level, 36 points overall.
IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component.
TOEFL (IBT) 90 overall with minimum of 20 in each subset.
Tuition
GBP
25,500