Overview

The Policy, Politics and Economics with Year Abroad programme at University of Birmingham will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a more contemporary version of the ‘traditional’ PPE degree programme, allowing a more applied, ‘real-world’ academic experience.

PPE at Birmingham brings together the study of Social Policy, Politics and Economics to examine and evaluate the arguments, ideas and evidence associated with some of the most pressing issues shaping our world. The degree gives equal weight to all three disciplines for the duration of the course, while at the same time allowing you to tailor it to your own strengths and interests.

Career

The PPE graduates go on to work in a wide range of fields including:

Government Modelling and Modernisation Manager – Welsh Government

Policy Oversight Manager – Home Office

Assistant Financial Analyst – Sky

Senior Policy Advisor – Cabinet Office

Graduate generalist – Civil Service Fast Stream

Planning Executive – Carnival Cruises

Outreach and Events Co-ordinator – Friends of the Earth

Account Executive – Copper Consultancy (Engineering firm)

Commercial and Private Banking Graduate – Royal Bank of Scotland

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding International Relations

Understanding Politics

Global Issues: Perspectives from Policy, Politics and Economics

Comparative Politics

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Public Policy Political Science View 759 other Bachelors in Economics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical offer: AAB

Required subjects and grades: GCSE Maths Grade A/7

General Studies: Not Accepted

BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are all considered.

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6,6,5 at Higher Level to include English with a minimum of 32 points overall.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

24470 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24470 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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