BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics with Employment Experience
University of Exeter
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OverviewYoull learn how government is constituted, how being and truth are deliberated and how goods, services and peoples are economically organisedChallenge yourself by exploring some of the major questions facing human society including war and peace, democracy, resource scarcity and distribution, the natural environment and faith and reasonOur flexible programme, with a wide range of optional modules, means you can tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitionsGet involved with ...Read more

Overview

  • Youll learn how government is constituted, how being and truth are deliberated and how goods, services and peoples are economically organised
  • Challenge yourself by exploring some of the major questions facing human society including war and peace, democracy, resource scarcity and distribution, the natural environment and faith and reason
  • Our flexible programme, with a wide range of optional modules, means you can tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions
  • Get involved with the Politics, Philosophy and Economics student society, meet likeminded people, attend socials, go on trips and hear from guest speakers
  • Youll be well prepared for careers in business, finance, journalism and politics – many past PMs have been PPE graduates!

Why choose to include Employment Experience?

Undertaking graduate-level work during your degree unlocks a world of experience that allows you to develop essential employability and interpersonal skills that relate to your degree and future career.

A work placement will dramatically boost your confidence, enhance your CV and develop graduate-level skills and competencies that employers are looking for.

Where will I do my work placement?

The sector you choose to work within is very much your choice as you will be responsible for finding and organising your placement. We will provide plenty of guidance and support during your first and second years which will prepare you to research and apply for placements. Ultimately, the university will give final approval to your placement to make sure you have a valuable experience.

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58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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11th
CUG Ranking
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14th
What students say
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21 Jan 25

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14 Dec 24

Great!..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies.Chemistry and Biology at Grade A required.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit grade. To include 15 L3 credits at Distinction grade in a Science subject or related subject area. Please also see our GCSE requirements

Applicants will be considered with IB 36 OR 666 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have Higher Level Grade 6 in Biology and another Science subject.

Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve a Grade A in A Level English Literature or English Literature & Language

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£9,535 per year

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£24,700 per year

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Students from EU

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£24,700 per year

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University of Exeter
Northcote House Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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