Are you curious about what drives human behaviour, how ethical business practices are shaped, or how social justice influences economic policy? Our BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree invites you to tackle big questions like these. The course combines three powerful disciplines to provide you with a deeper understanding of the forces shaping our world. Through philosophy, you’ll sharpen your skills in reasoning, logic and ethical analysis. In politics, you’ll explore political theory, global governance and the structures that underpin democracy. Economics will equip you with the tools to interpret markets, policies and decision-making, from microeconomic choices to macroeconomic trends. Flexibility is at the heart of our course. You’ll tailor your studies with optional modules that match your career ambitions – whether you’re interested in social philosophy, parliamentary studies or behavioural economics. You can specialise in the areas that excite you most, while building a broad intellectual foundation that employers value. You will be part of a vibrant student community. Join societies such as the Politics Society, Debate Society and [United Nations Society](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/social-sciences/the-united-nations-society-at-the-university-of-nottingham.html "United Nations Society") to make friends, attend trips and build impressive skills for your CV. You’ll also have automatic membership to the student-led [Nottingham Economics and Finance Society](https://www.uonnefs.com/home "Nottingham Economics and Finance Society homepage") (NEFS). They offer networking opportunities, CV advice and additional training through their divisions. Graduates in philosophy, politics and economics are highly sought after across various sectors. From investment banking and accountancy to government departments and NGOs, the skills you’ll gain open doors to diverse opportunities. Our alumni have gone on to shape global futures at organisations including Bank of America, Barclays, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Oxfam and the World Bank. Beyond a degree, this course equips you to analyse society, interrogate ideas and make an impact. If you’re ready to engage with the world’s most pressing issues and develop the skills to lead in any field, philosophy, politics and economics is your pathway. **Why choose this course?** **Course highlights** * Flexible course with a broad range of modules to choose from. * Our [Faculty Placement Programme](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/social-sciences/study/placements/index.aspx "Placement opportunities") helps you gain experience during term time. * Study abroad opportunities at the university’s campuses in China or Malaysia or at partner universities in locations such as Australia or Canada. **Proven results** * We’re top 10 in the UK for economics (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026) and top 20 in the UK for both politics and philosophy (Complete University Guide 2026). * 90% of economics graduates were in sustained employment, further study or both five years after graduation (LEO data from 2022/23 tax year, published in 2025).
A Level: A*AA | A*ABB for those taking four full A levels and completing them in the same year. GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level. | Scottish Higher: AAAAB | Must be combined with Scottish Advanced Highers. | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Applications are assessed on an individual basis. Where an offer is made, our standard requirements are: Access to HE Diploma 42 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus three Level 3 credits at Merit. | Scottish Advanced Higher: AA | Must be combined with Scottish Highers. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DD | Must be in engineering/business/construction/science or ICT DD plus one A level grade A* | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 36 UCAS points | We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 766 | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: A | Must be combined with A-Level grades A*A. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): D*DD | Must be in engineering/business/construction/science or ICT | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016): D | plus two A levels grades A*A
(no less than 6.0 in any element) As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
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