PostgraduatePart-time

Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Birkbeck, University of LondonLondon, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
One year, Two years
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Economics
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 6

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Overview

Birkbeck's MSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) will help you understand and analyse the modern world.

Entry requirements

Degree2:2 · Subjects: any subject · or above

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 6

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck. Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.

Fees

International students: £23,220 a year (2027/28, from the university's page, checked 31 October 2026)

UK students: £12,000 per year

Start dates

October 2026

Application deadline

main deadline for international applicants requiring a Student visa

Campus

  • Central London, United Kingdom

If you studied in United States

120 countries

Postgraduate Taught

Academic

Cumulative GPA 3.9 (alternative name: Summa cum laude ) Cumulative GPA 3.7 (alternative name: Magna cum laude ) Cumulative GPA: 3.5 (alternative name: Cum laude ). Please note that all applications are considered on an individual basis and you may be admitted to a Master's programme with a lower-level degree if you have work experience relevant to the degree applied for. If you do not meet these criteria, you can apply for OnCampus' Master's Foundation programme, which is available for two- or three-term progression onto a wide range of Master’s Degrees at Birkbeck.

English language

The English language requirements for our courses are provided on individual course pages as minimum IELTS scores, however we accept many other tests and qualifications. Please visit our English language requirements page for more information.

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Scholarships at Birkbeck, University of London

8 for this level
  • Acker Postgraduate Psychology Bursary£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
  • Chevening Scholarship
  • MFA Theatre Directing Award
  • MRes Philosophy Bursary£4,000.00 (US$ 5,166)
All scholarships at Birkbeck, University of London

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TuitionGBP 23,220
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 42,902

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.

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