Course Overview

PPE degrees have produced political leaders, thinkers, and commentators – from David Cameron to Christopher Hitchens to Robert Peston.

Hull’s version is one of the best established, with the chance to be selected for a placement in Westminster. Take on the challenge of this classic combined program to gain a wider perspective on modern society.

This is one of the longest-running courses of its kind in the country and a flagship program for the University. It attracts some of our highest-caliber students, many of whom go on to a political career.

We'll train you not merely to absorb information but to engage, debate, influence, and lead. The aim is to develop your portfolio of skills and knowledge relevant to public life through small-group tutorials and one-on-one supervision.

You'll benefit from the option to spend three months on a fully integrated placement at Westminster or studying abroad with one of our partner institutions. 

General Eligibility

Points can be from any qualifications on the UCAS tariff but must include at least 80 points from

• A levels

• BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma

• OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma

• CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma

• Irish Leaving Certificate

• Scottish Highers

• Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma

• or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications

Alternative qualifications

• IB Diploma: 28 points

• Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.