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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics with international, placement or entrepreneurship year Keele University Keele University, UK

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GBP 17700

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Tackle societal challenges, solve complex problems and offer new perspectives upon the most important issues of today. Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA at Keele aims to develop your skills and knowledge of governance, ethical issues and business. Build a global perspective on contemporary challenges such as the threat of climate change, democracy, new technologies such as AI and the future of work. Enhance your critical thinking skills and evaluate choices and concepts through philosophical, political and economic analysis, in preparation for a career in business, government, law and beyond.

Learn to approach societal challenges from multiple perspectives, solve complex, multi-dimensional problems and build core knowledge and skills with a Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree at Keele. Our programme encourages you to think critically, question established norms and develop a global perspective on pressing challenges such as AI, the future of work and digital-age democracy.

With a focus on governance, ethical issues and business, you will become equipped with advanced social science research skills, philosophical reasoning, logic and economic analysis to act as an agent for change in society. With insights into politics, sustainability and global economy, you will learn to understand the world around us and form ideas and apply theories to analyse issues and practices.

You will benefit from teaching expertise across a broad range of areas, including ethical philosophy, political economy, comparative political analysis, and the analysis of economic phenomena. You will also have the opportunity to engage with projects and placements to provide you with practical experience, applying your learning to real-world scenarios and kick starting your career, working with practitioners from a variety of sectors. This includes the opportunity to complete one of the following compulsory options in your final year: 'Challenge Project for Philosophy, Politics and Economics', 'Dissertation in Politics and International Relations', 'Philosophy Dissertation' or a 'Dissertation in Economics'.

At Keele, you can tailor your degree programme based on your future aspirations with optional modules, and also have the opportunity to study abroad with a partner university, developing global perspectives or learning a foreign language and building cultural awareness.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 10 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

Closed

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    17700

    Tuition Fee
    (GBP)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (GBP)

    9207 Per year

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

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    Scholarships

    Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG) 2025

    The award

    The Undergraduate Global Scholarship is awarded to students who exceed the published entry requirements on entry.

    • Year 1
      • Awards of £5,000 will be awarded towards the Year 1 (Level 4) tuition fee for students who exceed published entry requirements on entry.
    • Year 2
      • If a weighted average module mark of 60-69% is achieved from the modules studied in Year 1 (Level 4), then a payment of £1,000 will be awarded towards the Year 2 (Level 5) tuition fee. If a weighted average module mark of 70% or more is achieved from the modules studied in Year 1 (Level 4), then a payment of £2,000 will be awarded towards the Year 2 (Level 5) tuition fee.
    • Year 3
      • If a weighted average module mark of 60-69% is achieved from the modules studied in Year 2 (Level 5), then a payment of £1,000 will be awarded towards the Year 3 (Level 6) tuition fee. If a weighted average module mark of 70% or more is achieved from the modules studied in Year 2 (Level 5), then a payment of £2,000 will be awarded towards the Year 3 (Level 6) tuition fee.
    • Year 4 (if applicable)
      • If a weighted average module mark of 60-69% is achieved from the modules studied in Year 3 (Level 6), then a payment of £1,000 will be awarded towards the Year 4 (Level 7) tuition fee. If a weighted average module mark of 70% or more is achieved from the modules studied in Year 3 (Level 6), then a payment of £2,000 will be awarded towards the Year 4 (Level 7) tuition fee.

    Eligibility

    • Enrolled undergraduate international students who exceed the published entry requirements (as per the prospectus for the year of entry) will automatically be awarded the scholarship as a tuition fee discount.
    • Only self-funding international students are eligible and you must be confirmed as an overseas student for fee paying purposes. The scholarship is not open to students who are in receipt of funding from external bodies such as local Government, charities or private organisations.
    • The scholarship is for full-time undergraduate students who will be based at Keele University and start their studies in September 2025. The award cannot be used for any other year of entry.
    • One-year top-up degree courses are also eligible for the Scholarship, as long as all course and applicant-related terms and conditions are met.

    Exceptions

    The scholarship is not available for students on the following programmes:

    • entering Foundation Year study
    • Medicine programmes
    • Programmes delivered through the Harper and Keele Veterinary School

    International Excellence Scholarship- PG

    Tuition fee discount for full-time, self-funded international students

    Postgraduate:
    Based on class of UG award:

    • 1st (75%+/CGPA 7.5+) = £5,000
    • 2:1 (60-74% / CGPA 6.5-7.4) = £4,000
    • 2:2 (55-59%/CGPA 6.0-6.4)= £3,000

    Please Note -

    • Automatically awarded.
    • Cannot be combined with external scholarships.The scholarship is not available for students studying fully online courses delivered by Keele. 

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