Philosophy, Politics and Economics: 2017 Entry (Students are advised to always check online the latest entry requirements as these may have changed since this document was created) A Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree course offers the chance to study an interdisciplinary programme across three distinctive disciplines. The first university to offer this course was Oxford. Today PPE is offered by many universities in the UK, Europe, North America, China, Japan, and Australia. Many politicians, journalists, civil servants, authors and broadcasters studied PPE as undergraduates. Historically, the three subjects are inextricably related, with Economics, for instance, being an offspring of Moral Philosophy, and Politics having been informed in theory and in practice by Political Philosophy. Philosophy, Politics, and Economics may be studied separately as at Oxford, whilst at other universities such as Warwick a model that seeks to cross the gaps between them is taught. Students should look carefully at the core and optional modules offered as theses vary from university to university. University Subject requirements A levels International Baccalaureate Scottish Higher/ Advanced Higher University of Buckingham Buckingham is the only university independent of direct government support in the United Kingdom. Check fees and finance available as these are different from all other UK universities. BBB 34 points Higher: ABBB PLUS Advanced Higher: BBB A*AA 38 points SAH: AAA 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects to include Mathematics Higher Level grade 6 or Standard Level grade 7 Maths Advanced Higher Statistics NOT ACCEPTED as a substitute for AH Mathematics. If you are taking both of Private university Applicants must also have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above (or equivalent). 2 year course http://www.buckingham.ac.uk/humanities/ba/ppe Durham If an applicant is taking Maths and Further Maths, a further two subjects must be taken at A2-level. One Arts/Humanities subject at A-level or equivalent is required. In the past successful applicants have commonly satisfied this condition, by studying one or more of the following subjects: History, Philosophy, Government and Politics, English Literature; any ancient or modern language; Geography, Religious Studies. Such a list cannot be comprehensive, so if you are unsure over whether the subjects that you are currently following or are planning to take, meet our standard (A grade in ALevel Mathematics) Philosophy, Politics and Economics: 2017 Entry Produced by The Inspiring Futures Foundation IAG Helpline © Copyright 2016 www.inspiringfutures.org.uk +44 (0) 1491 820382 Page 1 of 9 September 2016 Mathematical Studies at standard level instead of standard level Mathematics is NOT ACCEPTED these subjects at this level then a further two Advanced Highers are necessary. ABB 32 points Scottish Advanced Highers: ABB BBB 30 points including Standard Level Mathematics grade 4, if not taken at Higher Level. Higher: AAAA AAAB requirements please contact our Admissions Selector for further details. https://www.dur.ac.uk/courses/info/?id=7898&title=Philosophy%2C+Politic s+and+Economics&code=VL52&type=BA&year=2015#admissions East Anglia You are required to have English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above and Mathematics at Grade B or Grade 5 or above at GCSE Level. https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/degree/detail/ba-philosophypolitics-and-economics#requirements Essex GCSE or equivalent Mathematics grade C and English Language: C. We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information. Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on units studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. The standard required is generally at Distinction level. Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C or above.) http://www.essex.ac.uk/courses/details.aspx?mastercourse=UG00334&su bgroup=1&year=next Exeter GCSE Maths grade A. AAA-AAB 34-36 points Scottish AH ABB AAB In addition to the specific requirements listed above, we look for excellent A level* results/predictions and we may also take into account results up to and including GCSEs* and AS Levels* as part of our holistic Philosophy, Politics and Economics: 2017 Entry Produced by The Inspiring Futures Foundation IAG Helpline © Copyright 2016 www.inspiringfutures.org.uk +44 (0) 1491 820382 Page 2 of 9 September 2016 assessment of an application. *Equivalent qualifications will be considered. For more information about our equivalencies for specific qualifications please contact our Admissions Office. http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/politics/ppe/#Entryrequirements Goldsmiths, University of London No prior experience of Economics is required; nor is an A-level in Mathematics. AAB-ABB 33 points including three HL subjects Scottish H: ABBBB/ABBBC Scottish AH AAC/ABC 2 A levels at grade C or above Contact the university 3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above 112 points 28 points 112 points To include a pass in a minimum of 4 Highers A*AA 35 points and HL 7,6,6 Scottish AH: AA in Advanced Highers in addition to AAAAA in Highers http://www.gold.ac.uk/ug/ba-politics-philosophy-economics/#qual University of the Highlands and Islands Taught at 9 locations. Applicants with other relevant qualifications and/or experience may be considered on an individual basis http://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/ba-hons-philosophy-politics-andeconomics Hull No particular subjects are required at A level, but some mathematics (GCSE or equivalent, for example) is advantageous. Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from two A levels, or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications. http://beta.www.hull.ac.uk/Study/UG/2017/philosophy-politicseconomics.aspx#entry King’s College London Additionally, minimum GCSE Maths grade A or equivalent. No preferred subjects. Philosophy, Politics and Economics: 2017 Entry Produced by The Inspiring Futures Foundation IAG Helpline © Copyright 2016 www.inspiringfutures.org.uk +44 (0) 1491 820382 Page 3 of 9 September 2016 http://www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus/undergraduate/entryrequirements/name/p hilosophy-politics-and-economics/alpha//header_search/PPE Lancaster GCSE: Mathematics (B); English Language (C). AAB 35 points with 16 points from best three HL subjects Scottish Higher: Contact the university AAA 35 points including 17 at Higher Level with 5 in Mathematics at Standard Level AA in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers, or A in Advanced Highers and AAABB in Highers, or AAAAAA in Highers A*AA, with an A* in Mathematics 38 points including 7 6 6 at Higher level (with 7 in Mathematics) Scottish AH: AAA with AAAAA in Highers AAB 35 points overall, with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, and no lower than 5 in any subject. Higher: AAAAB including an A in any Social Science subject. http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/philosophypolitics-and-economics-ba-hons-l0v0/ Leeds GCSE: grade A in Mathematics is required as a minimum. Although it is not a formal requirement, many of the strongest applicants for PPE will also be taking AS or A level Mathematics. However, all applicants will be considered on their individual merits. Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be AAB at A Level (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking) and grade A in the EPQ. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/arts/coursefinder/24449/Philosophy,_Politics_and_ Economics_BA?from=20030&categoryID=20030 London School of Economics A level Mathematics at grade A* or International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 7 in Higher level Mathematics. http://www.lse.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/DegreeProgrammes2017/philos ophyLogicAndScientificMethod/L0V0_BSc_PPE.aspx Manchester Applicants must be studying at least one of the following A-level or equivalent 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; Philosophy, Politics and Economics: 2017 Entry Produced by The Inspiring Futures Foundation IAG Helpline © Copyright 2016 www.inspiringfutures.org.uk +44 (0) 1491 820382 Scottish AH: AAB Page 4 of 9 September 2016 Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages. Applicants should be studying at least one of the subjects listed in the A-level requirements as part of their International Baccalaureate. Native Language A-Levels will be considered as one of four A-level subjects. GCSE: Minimum grade B in English Language and Mathematics or equivalent http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/2017/00154/b a-politics-philosophy-and-economics/entry-requirements/#course-profile New College of Humanities This is a private college, see fees and funding GCSE Maths with a minimum grade of C. AAA-AAB 34-38 points Highers: AAABB Scottish AH: AA A*AA-AAA not including general studies (A*ABB for those taking four full A levels and completing them in the same year) 36 points Scottish Advanced Highers AA plus Highers AAAAB or AAABB including A in Maths As a general guide, most of our students obtain between AAA and AAB at A-level, 38 to 34 points in the IB, or international equivalents. However, we do not make strict rules about this, and the individual merits and potential of applicants are more important to us than grades. Please note that A-level Maths, Higher Level Maths in the IB, or completion of the NCH summer Maths course is required to study the Economics major. https://www.nchlondon.ac.uk/philosophy-politics-economics-ba-ppeeconomics-major/ Nottingham An A in GCSE maths is the absolute minimum requirement for all economics courses unless you are taking AS or A level maths. A level Maths or equivalent preferred. https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/courses/economics/philosophypolitics-and-economics-ba.aspx Philosophy, Politics and Economics: 2017 Entry Produced by The Inspiring Futures Foundation IAG Helpline © Copyright 2016 www.inspiringfutures.org.uk +44 (0) 1491 820382 Page 5 of 9 September 2016 Oxford th APPLY BY 15 OCTOBER 2016 FOR 2017 ENTRY All candidates must take the Thinking Skills Assessment. Please see how to apply for further details. You may apply for PPE having done any combination of subjects at school; it is not necessary to have studied Politics, Philosophy or Economics. History and Mathematics are useful backgrounds, but are not essential. AAA Any combination of subjects. History and maths provide a useful background. 39 points including core points, with 7, 6, 6 in subjects taken at the Higher level SH: AAAABAAAAA plus 2 Scottish AH:AA for two subjects, and AAB for three subjects. AAA 36-37 points including 6, 6, 6 in Higher Level subjects SH: AAABB “You may like to consider taking Maths to AS-level, or an equivalent qualification such as IB Standard Level, even if you do not pursue it further.” http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/courses/philosop hy_politics_and_economics/philosophy_politics.html Queens University, Belfast GCSE Mathematics grade B and GCSE English Language grade C required. http://www.qub.ac.uk/home/StudyatQueens/CourseFinder/UG/PoliticsPhil osophyandEconomics/LV00/ A minimum of 5 in standard level Maths and 4 in standard level English is required. Reading Grade C or better in Maths in GCSE. Or Scottish AH: AAA considered on an individual basis. AAB 35 points SH: Check with university AAB-ABB 32 points 6,5,5 at Higher Scottish AH: AB plus http://www.reading.ac.uk/philosophy/ug/ugBAPhilosophyPoliticsEconomic s.aspx Royal Holloway At least five GCSE or equivalent passes at grades A* to C, including Maths and English. Philosophy, Politics and Economics: 2017 Entry Produced by The Inspiring Futures Foundation IAG Helpline © Copyright 2016 www.inspiringfutures.org.uk +44 (0) 1491 820382 Page 6 of 9 September 2016 Level Applicants must achieve either 4 in Higher Level Maths, 5 in Standard Level Maths or 6 in Standard Maths Methods. SH: AABBB Including Maths AAB or ABB with B in AS Mathematics. 34 or 32 points overall, 17 or 16 at higher level including 5 in either Standard or Higher Level Mathematics. Grades AABB from 4 Scottish Highers and AB from 2 Advanced Scottish Highers including grade A in Mathematics. 3 year degree: A levels: ABB 35 points Higher: ABB 32 points SHigher: ABBB - one sitting. AABB - two sittings. 30-32 points (Maths SL5) 1st sitting: AAAA; 2nd sitting: AAAAB - Higher English, Maths/Lifeskills Maths National 5C/Intermediate 2 Mathematics GCSE Grade A or Mathematics A-level (or equivalent). Preferred subjects: History, Government & Politics, Law, Economics, Philosophy, RE, English Literature, Sociology, Geography, and Psychology http://www.rhul.ac.uk/politicsandir/coursefinder/bapoliticsphilosophyecono mics.aspx Southampton B in AS Mathematics or equivalent. A grade B in A level Physics or Statistics can be substituted for grade B in AS level Mathematics. Applicants doing an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will also be made an alternative offer one grade below the standard offer, conditional on an A grade in the EPQ. http://www.southampton.ac.uk/economics/undergraduate/courses/l0v0_ba _philosophy_politics_and_economics.page Stirling General entrance requirements apply. Mathematics Standard Grade (3), National 5 (C), Intermediate 2 (C), GCSE (C) or equivalent required. http://www.stir.ac.uk/undergraduate-study/course-information/courses-ato-z/school-of-arts-and-humanities/politics,-philosophy-and-economicsppe/ Strathclyde See website for preferred subjects. https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/philosophypoliticseconom ics/ 4 year degree: A-levels: BBB Year 1 entry: ABB-BBB (GCSE English Language B or English Literature B, GCSE Maths C) Philosophy, Politics and Economics: 2017 Entry Produced by The Inspiring Futures Foundation IAG Helpline © Copyright 2016 www.inspiringfutures.org.uk +44 (0) 1491 820382 Page 7 of 9 September 2016 Sussex Successful applicants will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade B. AAA-AAB 35 points AAABB A*AA-AAA 38-39 points a score of 18-19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 in Mathematics for students wishing to specialise in Economics and Politics, with no score lower than 5 A1,A,A-A,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A1,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher - A,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher), with A1 in Mathematics for students wishing to specialise in Politics and Economics. A*AA 38 points to include 5 in Standard Level Maths/Maths Studies Scottish AH: AA + Higher AAA in three other subjects, to include Maths 104-120 points 26 points 104-120 points http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2017/ppe-philosophypolitics-and-economics/philosophy-politics-and-economics-ppe-ba University College London A* in Mathematics required for students wishing to specialise in Economics and Politics. GCSEs: English Language at grade B, plus Mathematics at grade C, or grade A for students wishing to specialise in Philosophy and Politics. For UK-based students, a grade C or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required. UCL provides opportunities to meet the foreign language requirement following enrolment, further details at: www.ucl.ac.uk/ug-reqs http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospectivestudents/undergraduate/degrees/philosophy-politics-economics-bsc Warwick Our only subject requirement is a pass in GCSE Mathematics at grade A or better (or acceptable equivalent). Many of the strongest applicants for PPE will be taking at least one science/maths subject and at least one essay-writing subject to AS Level or above. However, all applications will be considered on their individual merits. http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/lv00/ Winchester The University will allow a maximum of 32 UCAS tariff points which have been earned through successful completion of qualifications below A2 (or equivalent) standard, to be counted toward the total entry requirement – for example AS-level subjects not continued to A2. Philosophy, Politics and Economics: 2017 Entry Produced by The Inspiring Futures Foundation IAG Helpline © Copyright 2016 www.inspiringfutures.org.uk +44 (0) 1491 820382 Page 8 of 9 September 2016 We accept UCAS points achieved for General Studies and/or Critical Thinking AS/A2 level subjects. http://www.winchester.ac.uk/Studyhere/Pages/ba-hons-philosophypolitics-and-economics.aspx York Only one of Economics & Business Studies is acceptable not both. GCSE Mathematics or equivalent grade A although Mathematics AS or Alevel highly recommended. A levels: A*AA or AAA including Mathematics. There are two slightly different routes open to students studying PPE with us, one of which (the 'econometrics route') is more mathematical in focus, and for this, A-level Mathematics with at least a grade B is compulsory. For the standard route, we also highly recommend AS or A-level Mathematics. However, you do not choose between these two PPE routes until you start your degree at York. 37 points Higher level in Mathematics is strongly recommended. Higher: AAAAA AND Scottish AH: AA Higher level in Mathematics is strongly recommended. http://www.york.ac.uk/pep/undergraduate/courses/ba-philosophy-politicseconomics/#course-applying Philosophy, Politics and Economics: 2017 Entry Produced by The Inspiring Futures Foundation IAG Helpline © Copyright 2016 www.inspiringfutures.org.uk +44 (0) 1491 820382 Page 9 of 9 September 2016