Undergraduate Politics and PPE courses at Sheffield

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Undergraduate

International Relations and Politics BA

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code L201
3 years
/ Full-time

Study international relations and politics and you'll learn how to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. How can world leaders unite to combat climate change? Can we truly reach world peace? Will we ever achieve gender justice? You will explore these questions and many more topics in this exciting and flexible degree course.

BA International Relations and Politics with Foundation Year 

Undergraduate

Politics BA

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code L210
3 years
/ Full-time

Learn about key theories, concepts and methods and use these to conduct your own analysis of how we are governed, and the different political systems, practices and institutions around the world. Use your theoretical knowledge to address topical debates, and undertake your own research.

BA Politics with Foundation Year

Undergraduate

Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code L200
3 years
/ Full-time

Understand the ideas and theories which shape our world. Learn how and why the three subjects are intrinsically linked, and how they've developed alongside each other. Develop analytical skills to help you evaluate the impact of government policies.
Undergraduate

Politics, Philosophy and Economics BSc

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code L2V5
3 years
/ Full-time

Studying politics, philosophy and economics with the Sheffield Methods Institute will help you understand the ideas and theories which shape our world.
Undergraduate

Politics and Philosophy BA

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code LV25
3 years
/ Full-time

This degree gives you the chance to really think deeper about some of the big debates going on in the world right now. You'll discuss questions of ethics, justice, legitimacy and human rights, and use your knowledge of philosophical and political theory to underpin your arguments. You'll learn about the thoughts of major figures such as Plato, Kant and Hegel, and analyse how these theories can be applied to current political issues.
Undergraduate

Politics and Sociology BA

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels ABB
UCAS code LL23
3 years
/ Full-time

This is the perfect course if you’re looking to understand how personal attitudes and experiences relate to wider issues in politics. You'll be able to explore modules from both disciplines, which means you can analyse key topics such as globalisation, migration and gender from a political perspective and then examine how issues such as these impact our society.
Undergraduate

History and Politics BA

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code VL12
3 years
/ Full-time

This degree combination equips you with the skills to flourish as both a historian and a political analyst, enabling you to develop your knowledge of critical historical events and themes. You’ll develop expertise at working with historical sources and think about how we study the past, applying this to the exciting and expansive range of periods researched by the experts in the Department of History.
Undergraduate

Politics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels ABB
UCAS code RL60
4 years
/ Full-time

By bringing together your study of politics and languages and cultures, you'll deepen your understanding of European culture and world affairs. Examine political issues from different cultural perspectives and set your study of languages and cultures in their broader political contexts.
Undergraduate

Economics and Politics BA

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code LL12
3 years
/ Full-time

Explore the relationship between economic and political aspects of the modern world in this dual honours degree.
Undergraduate

Applied Social Sciences BA

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels ABB
UCAS code L431
3 years
/ Full-time

Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle the big social science challenges facing society today including inequality, injustice and health. You'll learn how to undertake high-quality research, how to communicate results to different audiences and how it can be applied to make a difference to our lives.

 BA Applied Social Science with Foundation Year

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Why study PPE and Politics? 

  • Research-led teaching - our team and network bring current research into the classroom, ensuring a dynamic and relevant learning experience.
  • Sheffield Festivals - we're based in a politically active city, giving you the opportunity to get involved with high-profile festivals like Doc Fest, Festival of the Mind, Festival of Debate and Migration Matters. 
  • Career development - you'll have the option to do placement years, internships, work experience and volunteering.
  • Tailor your learning - our flexible degrees allow you to choose from a variety of modules, so that you can tailor your degree to the topics that interest you most. 
  • Graduate prospects - our degrees prepare you for work in government, NGOs, charities and other third sector employers, and organisations focused on understanding, interpreting and advocating in the public policy arena. We'll teach you the principles and skills to start your career and make an impact in the workplace.
  • Study abroad - spending time abroad during your degree is a great way to explore different cultures, gain a new perspective and experience a life-changing opportunity that you will never forget. You can apply to extend your course with a year abroad, usually between the second and third year.

Student profiles 

Image of Politics alumni and Sky News Journalist, Olive Enokido-Lineham, in a green suit sat by plants

How International Relations led me to become a Sky News Reporter

Olive Enokido-Lineham BA International Relations and Politics

"The course deepened my curiosity to learn more about current affairs and what’s going on in the world."

Rose, Kaydian, and Scarlett at the BISA climate summit

Providing new and unique perspectives on climate issues

Scarlett, Rose, and Kaydian BA International Relations and Politics & BA Politics and Philosophy

Kaydian, Scarlett, and Rose went to the BISA climate summit simulation.

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