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Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA

A-level entry requirements · 2027 entry

Standard offer
AAA
Admissions tests
None stated
Required subjects
At least one A-level from the School's list: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Studies, Development Studies, Government and Politics, Economic and Social History, Mathematics, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Psychology, Classical Civilisation, History, Archaeology, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies, World Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a Modern Language
Notes
Preference is given to applicants taking two subjects from the list. List subjects with no tool key (Finance, Development Studies, Economic and Social History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Communication Studies, World Development) also count. The combination Mathematics + Further Mathematics + a native-language A-level is not accepted. GCSE English Language and Mathematics 6/B.
Source
Official course page · verified October 2026

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FAQ
Which A-levels do I need for Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA?

At least one A-level from the School's list: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Studies, Development Studies, Government and Politics, Economic and Social History, Mathematics, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Psychology, Classical Civilisation, History, Archaeology, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies, World Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a Modern Language

What is the standard A-level offer for Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA?

AAA. Preference is given to applicants taking two subjects from the list.