Program Overview

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Introduction to Philosophy, Politics and Economics

The Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) program at the University of Liverpool is a multidisciplinary course that combines the study of philosophy, politics, and economics. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the social sciences and the skills to analyze and evaluate complex issues.

Course Content

The PPE program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Advanced numeracy and literacy skills
• Creative, critical, and independent thinking
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Efficient time and information management
• The ability to organize and present a persuasive case
• The ability to devise and sustain arguments, and solve problems
• Systematic knowledge and critical understanding of key aspects of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Year One Modules

In the first year, students take compulsory modules in each of the three subjects, which provide the mathematical, philosophical, and political foundations for the rest of the degree. The modules include:

• FOUNDATIONS IN POLITICS (POLI109)
• MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS (ECON113)
• PHILOSOPHY TOOLKIT (PHIL105)
• PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (ECON121)
• FOUNDATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (POLI104)
• PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (ECON123)
• STATISTICS & DATA ANALYSIS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS (ECON112)
• POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (PHIL102)

Year Two Modules

In the second year, students take compulsory modules in Economics and choose from a range of options in Philosophy and Politics. The compulsory modules include:

• BUSINESS ETHICS (PHIL271)
• MACROECONOMICS 1 (ECON223)
• MICROECONOMICS 1 (ECON221)
• MICROECONOMICS 2 (ECON222)
• MACROECONOMICS 2 (ECON224)

Year Three Modules

In the final year, students choose from a range of optional modules in each of the three subjects and complete either a work placement or a research project. The optional modules include:

• FRONTIERS OF ETHICS (PHIL302)
• AESTHETICS (PHIL316)
• CLASSICAL CHINESE PHILOSOPHY (PHIL367)
• CONTEMPORARY PARLIAMENTARY STUDIES (POLI304)
• SOLIDARITY, ACTIVISM AND BORDERS IN THE EU (POLI308)
• EU AS AN INTERNATIONAL ACTOR (POLI328)
• ELECTORAL BEHAVIOUR AND DATA ANALYTICS (POLI322)
• CONSERVATIVE AND LABOUR THINKERS (POLI326)
• POLITICS AND THE BRAIN (POLI346)
• POLITICS OF PARTICIPATION AND CIVIC SPACE (POLI354)
• ECONOMICS OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (ECON217)
• MICROECONOMICS 2 (ECON222)
• INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (ECON233)
• INTERNATIONAL TRADE (ECON335)
• ADVANCED MICROECONOMICS (ECON342)
• CREATIVE SECTOR ECONOMICS (ECON362)

Teaching and Assessment

The PPE program is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and online support materials. Students learn by reading and studying outside class time, attending and participating in classes, and completing coursework. The program employs a mixture of assessment modes, including exams, coursework, and dissertations.

Course Options

The University of Liverpool offers a range of course options, including:

• Global opportunities: students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide
• Year in China: immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University
• Year abroad: broaden your world by spending an additional year of study at a partner university abroad
• Semester abroad: take a semester of your second year of study at one of our worldwide partner institutions
• Summer abroad: spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions
• Year in industry: year in industry placements give you an in-depth workplace experience where you can develop your skills and apply your learning
• Language study: every student at the University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree

Careers and Employability

Graduating with a degree in PPE will empower you to delve into the profound questions that shape human existence but also position you as a valuable asset in today's competitive job market. The School has its own placements and employability officer, and you will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement or a year in industry as part of your programme. Graduates in PPE obtain work in fields such as:

• Advertising and marketing
• The arts, broadcasting, and journalism
• Commerce and management
• The civil service, law, and politics
• Teaching

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the PPE program are:

• UK fees: £9,790 per year
• International fees: £27,000 per year
• Year in industry fee: £1,955
• Year abroad fee: £1,465 (applies to year in China)

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the PPE program are:

• A levels: AAB, including A in Mathematics
• T levels: not accepted
• GCSE: Mathematics at grade 5/C and English at grade 4/C
• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDD, plus A level Mathematics at grade A
• International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall, with no score less than 4, including 6 in higher level Mathematics
• Irish Leaving Certificate: H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, including H1 in Mathematics
• Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher: AAB, including A in Mathematics
• Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced: B, plus grades AA at A level, including Mathematics at grade A
• Access: pass relevant Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, with 36 at Distinction, including 15 Level 3 credits in Mathematics and 9 at Merit
• International qualifications: select your country or region to view specific entry requirements

English Language Requirements

The English language requirements for the PPE program are:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5
• TOEFL iBT: 88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 17, writing 17, reading 17, and speaking 19
• Duolingo English Test: 125 overall, with speaking, reading, and writing not less than 105, and listening not below 100
• Pearson PTE Academic: 61 overall, with no component below 59
• LanguageCert Academic: 70 overall, with no skill below 60
• Cambridge IGCSE First Language English: grade C overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking and listening
• Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English: grade B overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking

Pre-sessional English

The University of Liverpool offers Pre-sessional English courses to help students improve their English language skills. The length of the Pre-sessional English course depends on the student's current level of English language ability.