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Politics, Philosophy and Economics

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
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School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London
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Course summary

BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics degree offers the opportunity to study three disciplines crucial for understanding, analysing and shaping the contemporary world: Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE). At SOAS, we look at these disciplines from a non-Western perspective, equipping our students with a global outlook that is valued by employers.

In the first year students will be introduced to core topics, debates and methods in each of the three disciplines, focusing on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. A dedicated core module helps to establish relationships between the three disciplines and to develop an applied outlook. The interdisciplinary and regional approach is fostered and pursued in subsequent years, offering increased specialisation within each of the three subjects, as well as the opportunity to study one of the vast range of languages offered at SOAS.

A SOAS PPE degree will equip students with the knowledge and skills to pursue a wide range of careers in the public and private sectors at national and international levels, including in public policy, governmental or non-governmental organisations, diplomacy, data management, risk analysis, business and finance.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 22/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L0E0
Institution code:
S09
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L0E0
Institution code:
S09
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

A level

AAB
A level General Studies not accepted for entry. Contextual offer: ABB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM
BTEC qualifications on their own will not be considered for entry to this programme.

Access to HE Diploma

D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits
Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma with 60 credits overall including at least 45 credits at level 3. A minimum of 30 Level 3 credits must be at Distinction plus a minimum of 15 level 3 credits at either Merit or Distinction.

Scottish Higher

AAABB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34 points
665 at HL

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3, D3, M2

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

SOAS is committed to making higher education more accessible. When considering an application, we will look at a combination of factors that may have impacted progression to university. This is contextual data and is collected from information provided on your UCAS application form.

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Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
EU£22870*Year 1
International£22870*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Home fees are capped by the Government. The Government may raise the cap during the course of students’ studies. If the fee cap rises, SOAS may increase the fee in line with the cap.

Please contact the university for information about fees.

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