BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics with Foundation Year

About your course The BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics Foundation Year degree at Liverpool John Moores University will provide you with comprehensive knowledge of each discipline and how they affect our day-to-day lives If you have a curious mind about the world in which we live in, how politics affects your life and how society works, then this degree is for you. A Foundation Year degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (better known as PPE) will give you a comprehensive understanding of the three disciplines. This degree will encourage you to unpick the world we live in by grounding you in the theories, concepts and methods while using real-world case studies. We want you to develop informed opinions and decide how you wish to engage with the world. During the degree studies, we will aim to give you the skills and knowledge to reflect critically on the world. We will do this by introducing and combining theories, concepts and insights from across the three disciplines. In addition, we test out these arguments by using real-world case studies. Our teaching is all driven by unique research conducted by our academic team. You will receive an internationally-relevant education, based on geographical and thematic oriented modules and plenty of opportunities to study abroad. We will prepare you for career employment by developing your work-based skills, offering internships and opportunities to network with practitioners and employers. You will also be encouraged to undertake a year-long work placement during your studies. You will be invited to fieldtrips, you will meet experts, and receive opportunities to learn outside the classroom. We currently take all students to Edinburgh and Northern Ireland, and have a range of specialist trips to undertake activities such as Model NATO simulation exercise. The Foundation Year provides an advantage for returners to education or people who don't meet the entry requirements, for various reasons. The Level 3 year will introduce you to higher education, develop learning techniques and prepare you for Level 4.

Please choose your qualifications below to view requirements Grades/points required from qualifications: 72 Work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth by visiting the UCAS Tariff Calculator. Home International Qualification requirements Show all sections GCSEs and equivalents Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below: Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English Higher Diploma in Maths/English Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number Welsh GCSE in Maths or Numeracy Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number A levels Minimum number of A Levels required: 2 Is general studies acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications Average A Level offer: DDD Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20 BTECs National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications National Extended Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications National Diploma subjects / grades required: DM if studied on its own or to the total of 72 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: MMP if studied on its own or to the total of 72 UCAS Tariff points when combined with other qualifications Access awards Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Further information: At least 24 Merits and 21 Passes, or any other combination that equates to 72 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Additional information: 72 UCAS Tariff points Irish awards Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Grades / subjects required: 72 UCAS Tariff points with a maximum of 20 points from Ordinary Level Welsh awards Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications T levels T Level requirements: 72 UCAS Tariff points in a related subject NVQ Are Level 3 NVQs acceptable? Acceptable when combined with other qualifications Alternative qualifications considered Mature applicants will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview, and should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience. Further information DBS, Occupational Health requirements Is a DBS check required? No Contextual Offers As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives, e.g. Summer University. Please contact the admission office for further details. International requirements Show all sections IELTS International applicants will be considered in line with UK qualifications. Any applicant whose first language is not English will be required to have IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or acceptable equivalent. If a prospective student does not have the required English language scores then LJMU has 6, 12 and 20 week of English training programmes ( https://www.ljmuisc.com/programmes/presessional-english ) that students can enrol on in order to improve

International students: £5,760 per year

UK students: £18,230 per year

UK/Home: £18,230 per year

International: £5,760 per year

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