Gain a comprehensive understanding of the forces that shape political, philosophical, and economic societies. **Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)** **BA Honours** brings together three disciplines into one flexible degree. On our degree programme, you'll: * Equip yourself with the tools to analyse and respond to the complex challenges of the modern world. * Develop the skills to **think critically, analyse evidence, and communicate ideas with confidence.** * Gain experience in **strategic planning, problem-solving, and research.** * Build strengths in **communication, data analysis, IT, and organisation.** * Tackle global challenges and **succeed in a wide range of careers.** You’ll also have the flexibility to structure your degree in the way that suits you best. This can be an equal split across all three subjects, a focus on any two, or specialising in the one you're most passionate about. You can shape your degree and adapt it as your academic and career goals develop. Compulsory modules introduce key concepts and approaches in philosophy, economics and politics, developing the technical and mathematical abilities you’ll need to succeed.
A Level: AAB | AAB excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics grade A or 7 required if not taken at A or AS Level | Scottish Higher: AABBB | Access to HE Diploma: 30 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 15 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Humanities stream. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDM | Applicants will considered on an individual basis | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 34 UCAS points | If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. Standard Level Mathematics and English (Language and/or Literature) required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. | This course accepts T Levels on a case by case basis.
Newcastle University Undergraduate tuition fees will be confirmed in July 2026. — 2027 Fees
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