Course Overview

MSc Politics, Philosophy, and Economics introduce you to the basics of the three subjects and it will hone your ability to understand, evaluate and analyze real-world information. The study of philosophy will introduce you to critical reasoning and some of the most profound questions it is possible to ask about humanity. The study of politics will acquaint you with modern governing structures in the UK, EU, and further afield and with the concepts and ideas that underpin the theory and practice of politics. The study of economics will help you grasp how business, finance, and politics intersect and determine how we live and work. You can choose from a wide range of option modules and your learning will be informed by the cutting-edge research and expertise of academics across three distinguished departments at Birkbeck: Economics, Mathematics and Statistics; Philosophy; and Politics. You will also receive one-to-one dissertation supervision on a topic of your choosing.

General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2) or above in any subject; prior exposure to at least one of the three component subjects would be a distinct advantage, but it might be possible for able students to acquire the relevant knowledge as part of this program.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.