Overview

About this Degree

This conviction remains as firm today as it was then. As the world has evolved, so has PPE. The Philosophy, Politics and Economics course offered at the University of Oxford brings together some of the most important approaches to understanding the world around us, developing skills useful for a wide range of careers and activities.

Studying philosophy develops analytical, critical and logical rigour, enabling you to apply these skills to questions concerning how we acquire knowledge or make ethical judgements.

Careers

The careers most commonly chosen by PPE graduates are in banking and finance, politics, journalism and broadcasting, the law, industry, teaching, social work, accountancy, business management, management consultancy, advertising and the many branches of the public services, including the Civil and Diplomatic Services and local government.

Amit was Head of Corporate Partnerships at the British Heart Foundation. He says: ‘PPE encouraged me to be inquisitive, open-minded and analytical, preparing me for a career that has spanned the private, public and charity sectors.’

Programme Structure

Philosophy

General philosophy
Moral philosophy
Elementary logic

Politics

The theory of politics
The practice of politics
Political analysis

Economics

Microeconomics: the functioning of the market economy
Macroeconomics: dealing with national output and employment, exchange rates and policy issues
Mathematical techniques used in economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Philosophy Political Science View 735 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

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels: AAA

Advanced Highers: AA/AAB

IB: 39 (including core points) with 766 at HL

It is recommended for candidates to have studied Mathematics to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB or another equivalent.*

You may apply for PPE having done any combination of subjects at school; it is not necessary to have studied Politics, Philosophy or Economics. History can provide a useful background, but is not essential.

All candidates must take the Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) as part of the application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41130 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

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

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