A-Levels for PPE

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I’m stuck on what a levels to do. I know i’ll probably end up studying ppe, and i’m definitely doing maths and history. my school doesnt offer philosophy or politics, but they do offer rs (which i do for gcse) and economics and i want to do one of these so i have some solid preparation for the course. would doing economics instead of rs give me somewhat of an advantage? i really like them both and would probably enjoy either but i like how rs is more essay based and argumentative than economics, so i was leaning toward that but i’m not sure. which one would be best to do?

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McGinger

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by joanna_d

I’m stuck on what a levels to do. I know i’ll probably end up studying ppe, and i’m definitely doing maths and history. my school doesnt offer philosophy or politics, but they do offer rs (which i do for gcse) and economics and i want to do one of these so i have some solid preparation for the course. would doing economics instead of rs give me somewhat of an advantage? i really like them both and would probably enjoy either but i like how rs is more essay based and argumentative than economics, so i was leaning toward that but i’m not sure. which one would be best to do?

Have you checked the 'entry requirement' on relevant University course pages ?
These will state the A level subjects required or preferred. Don't forget to also check any GCSE grade requirements - typically English and Maths.
Lancaster - Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA Hons (L0V0) - Lancaster University
York - Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) (BA) - Undergraduate, University of York
Oxford - Philosophy, Politics and Economics | University of Oxford

Remember that you can also do other combinations of these subjects at other Unis :
BA Politics and Philosophy - University of Birmingham
Politics & Economics | BSc | University of Southampton
BSc Philosophy and Economics | Study at Bristol | University of Bristol
BSc International Social and Public Policy with Politics - LSE

(edited 12 months ago)

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Szara_SOAS

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by joanna_d

I’m stuck on what a levels to do. I know i’ll probably end up studying ppe, and i’m definitely doing maths and history. my school doesnt offer philosophy or politics, but they do offer rs (which i do for gcse) and economics and i want to do one of these so i have some solid preparation for the course. would doing economics instead of rs give me somewhat of an advantage? i really like them both and would probably enjoy either but i like how rs is more essay based and argumentative than economics, so i was leaning toward that but i’m not sure. which one would be best to do?

Hi,

Like McGinger mentioned, it's a great idea to check out the course pages of the universities you're interested in, to see how their degrees are structured.

For example, SOAS's PPE course doesn't require any prior knowledge of economics or politics, so the university recognises that students come from different academic backgrounds as has included foundational modules like Introduction to Political Economy, Introduction to Political Analysis, and Economic Principles (Micro and Macro) in the first year. These are designed to bring everyone up to speed and ensure a strong, level foundation, so you definitely wouldn't be at a disadvantage.

Some other universities likely have a similar setup, and in these circumstances, I'd recommend choosing the subject you enjoy most. Having a passion for what you study can make a big difference when it comes to staying motivated throughout your A-levels. Moreover, the essay-based and argument-driven focus of RS is great for developing critical thinking skills that are important for a PPE degree.

Ultimately, either subject will serve you well, so don't stress too much about it. I'm sure you'll do great regardless; best of luck with your applications!
-Szara

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