Learn from internationally respected experts from across three departments, build the understanding and analytical skills valued by top employers and become an agent of change. Understand the forces at work where power and money intersect with ideals. Grapple with the problems that shape society, explore the theory behind policy and question the morality of competing systems of government. By what right do our rulers govern? What conditions create poverty and how does wealth interact with political unrest? Our flexible course lets you tailor your degree to your strengths. You'll learn with a diverse and international student body. Our active Club of Politics, Economics and Philosophy (PEP) encourages debate beyond the classroom, and with opportunities to study abroad you can develop a truly global perspective. We also offer Philosophy, Politics and Economics (BSc).
A Level: AAB | T Level: D | Distinction overall including grade A in the Core in the following subjects: Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; Digital Business Services; Digital Production, Design and Development; Digital Support and Services; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Finance; Health; Healthcare Science; Legal Services; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Management and Administration; Marketing; Science | Scottish Higher | Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements. | Access to HE Diploma: 36 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 9 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Scottish Advanced Higher | Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements. | Extended Project: A | If you achieve A or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 35 UCAS points | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: {'start': ['A'], 'end': ['B']} | We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDD | We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDD | We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma: DD | Plus B at A Level. | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate: D | Plus AB at A Level. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DD | Plus B at A Level. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016): D | Plus AB at A Level.
Please note these fees are for 2026 entry. Fees for 2027 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible. For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/ — UG Standard Band 1 2027 entry
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