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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
University of Sheffield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Philosophy, Politics and Economics course at University of Sheffield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
Most popular A-levels studied
The Philosophy, Politics and Economics course at University of Sheffield features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Economics | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| Geography | A |
| Business Studies | A |
| History | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Government and Politics | A |
| History | B |
| Economics | A |
| Sociology | A |
| English Literature | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A |
| Religious Studies | A |
| History | B |
| Government and Politics | A |
| Economics | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L200
Here's what University of Sheffield says about its Philosophy, Politics and Economics course.
Understand the ideas and theories which shape our world. Learn how and why the three subjects are intrinsically linked, and how they've developed alongside each other. Develop analytical skills to help you evaluate the impact of government policies.
Follow the ideas that intrinsically link these three subjects, learn how politics, philosophy and economics mould our societies and develop the analytical skills to understand how they influence current events.
This combined degree is distinguished by the expert teaching of the Sheffield Methods Institute, whose team bring together the many layers and perspectives of three subjects into one coherent course. You'll also have the opportunity to take up a language or additional courses in the social sciences and humanities.
Shaping the degree to match your interests, you’ll combine modules as diverse as metaphysics, Chinese politics and digital storytelling. In fact, this is a degree defined by variety and choice: with options to spend a year abroad, or complete year-long or summer work placements. You can specialise in quantitative economics and convert to a BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the start of your course.
And thanks to our partnerships with Civil Service departments based right here in Sheffield and many other employers, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable employment experience – working for governments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other third sector employers focused on public policy.
After completing your dissertation, you’ll graduate with the broad experience and specialist knowledge you need to find the career of your choice.
If you want to know more about politics, philosophy and economics and the Sheffield Methods Institute, follow @shefmethods on Instagram.
Why study this course?
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Tailor your learning experience - access to a wide variety of optional modules across all three disciplines.
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Core teaching team - the Sheffield Methods Institute teaching team will help you draw your understanding of all three subjects together.
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Get hands on experience - summer- and year-long work placement opportunities give you a chance to see how politics, philosophy and economics can shape a career.
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Academic experts and guest speakers - our team and our network will bring current research into the classroom, and bring your learning to life.
Source: University of Sheffield
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of History, Philosophy, and Digital Humanities
Location
Main Site | Sheffield
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Philosophy
• Economics
• Politics
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Sheffield
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Philosophy, Politics and Economics course at University of Sheffield features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
88%
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Teaching on my course
88%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
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Learning opportunities
84%
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Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
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Assessment and feedback
82%
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Assessment and feedback
82%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
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Academic support
92%
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Academic support
92%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
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Organisation and management
89%
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Organisation and management
89%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
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90%
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Learning resources
92%
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Learning resources
92%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
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Student voice
87%
high
Student voice
87%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
80%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
86%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
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Teaching on my course
93%
high
Teaching on my course
93%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
high
Learning opportunities
82%
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Learning opportunities
82%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
93%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
58%
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Assessment and feedback
84%
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Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
95%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
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Academic support
96%
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Academic support
96%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
98%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
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Organisation and management
85%
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Organisation and management
85%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
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How well organised is your course?
87%
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Learning resources
94%
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Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
98%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
high
Student voice
81%
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Student voice
81%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
87%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
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Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
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Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
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Assessment and feedback
79%
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Assessment and feedback
79%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
66%
med
Academic support
91%
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Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
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How well organised is your course?
84%
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Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
87%
med
Student voice
87%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
76%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
91%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
85%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
The Philosophy, Politics and Economics course at University of Sheffield features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Philosophy, Politics and Economics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Sheffield graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Finance Professionals
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Media Professionals
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Teaching Professionals
15%
Elementary occupations
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Philosophy, Politics and Economics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Sheffield graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£29.2k
First year after graduation
£34.7k
Third year after graduation
£46.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
£27.7k
Third year after graduation
£36.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£25.6k
Third year after graduation
£29.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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