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Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons)

Royal Holloway, University of London

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Politics, Philosophy and Economics is an exciting course providing students with the opportunity to study three disciplines that are crucial for an understanding of the complex dynamics of today鈥檚 world. Students study a common foundation in the first year, and write an advanced dissertation unit in their final year that develops links across the three disciplines. There is the flexibility to vary your degrees in such a way as to graduate with one of three awards: BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics; BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics; and BA Politics and Philosophy with Economics.You will focus on the particulars of each of the three key disciplines while developing an awareness of the links across the three. Your studies will introduce you to political ideas and processes in countries throughout the world, allowing you to examine issues fundamental to our times. You will gain a solid foundation in politics and government in Britain and abroad, with the option to study further subjects such as democracy in Britain, modern political thought, comparative European political institutions, migration, ethnicity, and multiculturalism.The study of Philosophy will introduce you to key forms of philosophical enquiry, including logic, epistemology and metaphysics, which will, in turn, broaden your appreciation of why philosophical questioning is so important today. A wide range of options include modules in ancient philosophy, contemporary analytic and continental philosophy.You will also gain a complete education in the theories and methods of economics, with a strong focus on analytical methods. You will develop skills in mathematics and statistics and learn to tackle economic problems, and, should you proceed to advanced level courses, have the opportunity to study courses in labour economics, game theory, economic history and more.Flexibility to graduate with a BA or BSc in PPE.Three departments with their own specialisms.Excellent preparation for a variety of careers.Strong focus on analytical methods of economics.Learn to tackle economic problems through political and philosophical enquiry.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 25,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BBB - ABB

Required subjects:GCSE Maths grade A or 7 to meet the Maths requirement for this course.At least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9-4 including English and Mathematics.Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • University League Table

    38th

  • Campus address

    Royal Holloway, University of London, Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom

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Royal Holloway offers dedicated wellbeing, academic and financial support to international students.
Almost a third of students are from outside the UK, meaning there鈥檚 a welcoming and strong international spirit on campus.
Royal Holloway partners with local and global industry, culture and governments, leading to first-class career opportunities for you.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    37th out of 79 1

    26th out of 47 11

    28th out of 79 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    126 56%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    43rd

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 75%

    46th

    36

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    137 65%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    21st

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 77%

    29th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    131 61%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    30th

    22

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    31st

    3

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