BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Fact file
Typical offer
Course length
- 3 years full-time
- 4 years full-time with placement
- 4 years full-time with study abroad
Course information
Features and benefits
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Jointly delivered by the School of History, Philosophy & Politics and the Business School's Applied Economics Group, uniting deep critical insight with real-world economic expertise.
Work-integrated learning
Authentic, real-world projects embedded in every year of study, with partners such as DEFRA, Manchester City Council and the National Trust.
Future-ready graduates
Gain digital, professional and critical leadership skills to thrive as change-makers in the 21st-century workplace.
Industry-backed curriculum
Co-designed with leading employers to ensure practical relevance, employability and excellent graduate outcomes.
Research-led and globally connected
Explore cutting-edge issues such as sustainability, identity and inequality through research-informed teaching and international opportunities.
Empowered, inclusive learning
Innovative teaching, co-created with students, using inclusive, tech-enhanced methods for a truly modern educational experience.
Year 1
Core modules
The Making of Modern Britain: Political Culture and Society
Measuring Inequality
A Critical Introduction to the History of Philosophy
Introductory Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Placements
Taught by experts
BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics is part of the School of History, Politics and Philosophy at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
112-120 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
112-120 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
International students
IB Diploma
IELTS
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If you are an international student, you will usually need to get a student visa before you can study in the UK.
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Fees and funding
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
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