Politics, Philosophy and Economics BSc (Hons)
The University of Sheffield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 200 graduates of Politics, Philosophy and Economics BSc (Hons) and other courses in Economics at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Economics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £32000 | £43000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £34000 | £25000 - £39000 | £32500 - £54000 |
All Economics courses of The University of Sheffield
Salary of all UK Graduates of Economics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27884 | £27717 | £35530 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23465 - £32837 | £21492 - £35900 | £25913 - £47649 |
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Course Description
Studying politics, philosophy and economics will help you understand the ideas and theories which shape our world. You'll learn how and why these subjects are intrinsically linked, and how they've developed alongside each other. In our unique BSc you’ll study all of these subjects, and there is a particular emphasis on economics. You'll develop analytical skills to help you evaluate the impact of government policies.
You'll learn how to understand things from multiple perspectives and think creatively about problem solving. You’ll study politics, philosophy and economics but as you progress more of your time will be focused on economics.
Our teaching is informed by real-world events that are happening now, so you'll be using the knowledge and techniques you've learned to tackle current issues. For example, you could examine the impact of government policies aimed at addressing climate change, healthcare, education, and financial crisis. Our strong links with employers mean you'll be equipped with the analytical skills that they look for when you graduate.
We have a partnership with the Civil Service and we support students in gaining employment experience during their degree. We encourage you to spend a year working for governments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other third sector employers focused on public policy.
You'll also have the option to spend a year studying abroad in order to develop your skills and understanding of politics, philosophy and economics (PPE) in a global setting.
In the final year, you'll complete a PPE dissertation supported by a dissertation tutor.
You may also be interested in our Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Politics, Philosophy and Economics BSc (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
| 35% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 23% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 22% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 7% | Teaching Professionals |
| 2% | Finance Professionals |
| 1% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 1% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 1% | Administrative occupations |
| 1% | Sales occupations |
| 1% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Economics
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Costs
Tuition Fees Politics, Philosophy and Economics BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £22680 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Sheffield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Sheffield in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #7
- #52
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #13
- #89
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 34 university rankings of The University of Sheffield
About The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.
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Student composition of The University of Sheffield
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Sheffield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19190
- postgraduates:
- 9285
- Total:
- 28475
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Philosophy and Art History (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £19500 | 129 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Philosophy BA (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 94% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15950 | 108 | Oxford | On campus Full-time |
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Marketing and Philosophy & Ethics BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 90% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £12500 | 111 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Philosophy and Politics BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 74% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £19250 | 125 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Philosophy BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | 91% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £23700 | 174 | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
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Philosophy/Linguistics (Equal) BA (Hons) | The University of York | 84% | 10% | 8% | £9250 | £23700 | 152 | York | On campus Full-time |
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Philosophy and Politics BA/BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | - | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £15950 | 114 | Oxford | On campus Full-time |
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Philosophy and Sociology (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 77% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £19500 | 122 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Philosophy BA (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 66% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £22680 | 163 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Philosophy and History BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 85% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £19500 | 126 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
