Overview
PPE degree. BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Durham University: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Seminars run online. A Durham collegiate campus route is published separately from this online award.
BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics is taught as one award, not a list of unrelated modules. The published length is 36 months, and the credit total is 360. Students move from The working week in Philosophy, Politics and Economics through The working week in Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Evidence in Philosophy, Politics and Economics; The system around Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Rules that bind Philosophy, Politics and Economics; A manager's brief in Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Capstone in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and finish on Honours file in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Each course has a question, a method, and a submission. In this field, students apply the method of the subject to a defined problem and defend the result. Reading is a core text, a case or dataset, and a critique. The artefact a marker expects is a submission that shows the method, the evidence, and the limit of the claim.
The award is built so that a graduate can do the following in practice: Produce a professional file in Philosophy, Politics and Economics Choose a method and write what the evidence cannot support Keep a record a third party can review
Teaching assumes the student can read a source, attempt a problem before the seminar, and revise after feedback. Attendance at live seminars is part of the design. The capstone or final course must use the methods of the earlier courses; a project that ignores them does not pass.
The pages for each course name the topics that are examined. Those topics are the syllabus. A brochure line is not a substitute for them.
Each credit is 10 notional learning hours. The courses add up to 360 credits and 3,600 hours.
Who This Programme Is For
- ✦People already working around Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- ✦Career-changers who can study without leaving their city
- ✦Teams who need a file they can review, not a slogan
Faculty spotlight
Durham University supervises the courses and the final assessed file. Supervision is assigned from the school that owns the award.
Programme Structure & Delivery
Coursework
Interactive modules, weekly readings, recorded and live seminars, and collaborative discussions with peers worldwide.
Assessment
Module assignments, proctored examinations, and capstone projects designed to demonstrate mastery of the field.
Learning Outcomes
- ✦Produce a professional file in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- ✦Choose a method and write what the evidence cannot support
- ✦Keep a record a third party can review
- ✦State the limit of the award
- ✦Submit the final project inside the published hours
Career Pathways
- ✦Philosophy, Politics and Economics lead
- ✦Philosophy, Politics and Economics analyst
- ✦Philosophy, Politics and Economics coordinator
- ✦Advisor, Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- ✦Project officer, Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Assessment
Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
Curriculum
Stage 1 — 900 hours
S1V8V01The working week in Philosophy, Politics and Economics- S1V8V01-M1 · The question this course is responsible for — The working week in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1V8V01-M2 · The method, and the case or text it is applied to — The working week in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1V8V01-M3 · Evidence, sources, and a competing explanation — The working week in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1V8V01-M4 · Professional limits and what the conclusion must not claim — The working week in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1V8V01-M5 · Revision after feedback — The working week in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1V8V01-M6 · The submission: method, evidence, and defence — The working week in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
45 creditsS1UEW02Evidence in Philosophy, Politics and Economics- S1UEW02-M1 · The question this course is responsible for — Evidence in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1UEW02-M2 · The method, and the case or text it is applied to — Evidence in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1UEW02-M3 · Evidence, sources, and a competing explanation — Evidence in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1UEW02-M4 · Professional limits and what the conclusion must not claim — Evidence in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1UEW02-M5 · Revision after feedback — Evidence in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1UEW02-M6 · The submission: method, evidence, and defence — Evidence in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
45 creditsStage 2 — 900 hours
S1UOV03The system around Philosophy, Politics and Economics- S1UOV03-M1 · The question this course is responsible for — The system around Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1UOV03-M2 · The method, and the case or text it is applied to — The system around Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1UOV03-M3 · Evidence, sources, and a competing explanation — The system around Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1UOV03-M4 · Professional limits and what the conclusion must not claim — The system around Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1UOV03-M5 · Revision after feedback — The system around Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1UOV03-M6 · The submission: method, evidence, and defence — The system around Philosophy, Politics and Economics
45 creditsS1TUX04Rules that bind Philosophy, Politics and Economics- S1TUX04-M1 · The question this course is responsible for — Rules that bind Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1TUX04-M2 · The method, and the case or text it is applied to — Rules that bind Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1TUX04-M3 · Evidence, sources, and a competing explanation — Rules that bind Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1TUX04-M4 · Professional limits and what the conclusion must not claim — Rules that bind Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1TUX04-M5 · Revision after feedback — Rules that bind Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1TUX04-M6 · The submission: method, evidence, and defence — Rules that bind Philosophy, Politics and Economics
45 creditsStage 3 — 900 hours
S1U4W05A manager's brief in Philosophy, Politics and Economics- S1U4W05-M1 · The question this course is responsible for — A manager's brief in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1U4W05-M2 · The method, and the case or text it is applied to — A manager's brief in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1U4W05-M3 · Evidence, sources, and a competing explanation — A manager's brief in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1U4W05-M4 · Professional limits and what the conclusion must not claim — A manager's brief in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1U4W05-M5 · Revision after feedback — A manager's brief in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1U4W05-M6 · The submission: method, evidence, and defence — A manager's brief in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
45 creditsS1TAX06Capstone in Philosophy, Politics and Economics- S1TAX06-M1 · The question this course is responsible for — Capstone in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1TAX06-M2 · The method, and the case or text it is applied to — Capstone in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1TAX06-M3 · Evidence, sources, and a competing explanation — Capstone in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1TAX06-M4 · Professional limits and what the conclusion must not claim — Capstone in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1TAX06-M5 · Revision after feedback — Capstone in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1TAX06-M6 · The submission: method, evidence, and defence — Capstone in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
45 creditsStage 4 — 900 hours
S1TKX07Workplace project in Philosophy, Politics and Economics- S1TKX07-M1 · Position, rivals, and the choice in front of the organisation — Workplace project in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1TKX07-M2 · A financial result and the operational cause — Workplace project in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1TKX07-M3 · The decision, the team, resistance, and the plan — Workplace project in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1TKX07-M4 · Stakeholders and what they can block — Workplace project in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1TKX07-M5 · Ethics and the limit of the recommendation — Workplace project in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1TKX07-M6 · A consulting brief: problem, evidence, recommendation, defence — Workplace project in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
45 creditsS1X6S08Honours file in Philosophy, Politics and Economics- S1X6S08-M1 · The question this course is responsible for — Honours file in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1X6S08-M2 · The method, and the case or text it is applied to — Honours file in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1X6S08-M3 · Evidence, sources, and a competing explanation — Honours file in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1X6S08-M4 · Professional limits and what the conclusion must not claim — Honours file in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1X6S08-M5 · Revision after feedback — Honours file in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- S1X6S08-M6 · The submission: method, evidence, and defence — Honours file in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
45 creditsAdmission requirements
Academic entry
- A secondary-school leaving qualification, or professional standing considered by admissions
- Photo identification
Documents
- A statement of about 400 words on why this award fits your work
- A CV
Programme questions
How long is the BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics?+
The published duration is 36 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
Can I study this from my country?+
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
What does it cost?+
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
What are the entry requirements?+
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
How is the programme assessed?+
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Will this award be recognised where I live?+
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Durham University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
How do I apply?+
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@durhm.co.uk.
