Please carefully read the information below about entry requirements and supporting documentation before you apply to ensure your application has the best chance for success.

Degree Requirements

• Good honours degree (Upper-second class honours degree 2.1 or equivalent). Your undergraduate degree should be in Philosophy, Politics and Economics or a closely related programme with significant components from each subject area. The International Office provides information about degree equivalence if you did your undergraduate outside the UK.
  • Each PPE pathway has slightly different subject requirements, as detailed below:
  • Tripartite | Philosophy and Economics | Economics and Politics | Politics and Philosophy
• One academic reference. It is in your best interests to select a referee who know you and your study habits quite well, and it is strongly recommended that you discuss your study plans with them before submitting your application so that they can comment on your academic ability and goals accurately. When you apply, you will be able to supply your referee’s contact details, and we will request a reference from them directly. If you graduated more than two years ago, you may supply a professional referee instead if you are no longer in touch with your undergraduate tutors. Although we normally require only one strong reference, you are encouraged to supply details for two referees to ensure we receive a strong reference in good time.
• A strong statement of purpose. This should be 1-2 pages long and include:
  • Your motivation behind applying for this specific degree--why this MA, and why Warwick?
  • How your educational background has prepared you for rigorous postgraduate study in this subject area; this is particularly important if your first degree is not directly related.
  • How obtaining this degree will fit into your future plans--what do you hope to get from studying on this course, and what are your expectations?
  • You may also wish to include details about your personal/work/voluntary experiences if they are related to the degree programme; this is particularly important if your first degree is not in PPE or a closely related programme.
• English language. Non-native speakers of English must have an IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum of 6.0 or 6.5 in up to two categories, or equivalent score on another acceptable test (see Admissions for more information). If your previous education was undertaken in the UK or another English speaking country, you may be exempt from this requirement. Please note that the pre-sessional English course at Warwick or anywhere else is not sufficient to replace an IELTS of 7.0.
  

Before you apply, please ensure you have gathered your supporting documents and read through the application instructions here.

MA PPE: Tripartite

Economics Requirement

You should have achieved a good standard (2:1 or higher) in undergraduate modules in microeconomics and macroeconomics at an intermediate level or above (at 40 hours of lectures across intermediate or final years). Module choice in Economics will restricted according to the strength of your background in Economics to a set list. Students without intermediate-level econometrics will only have access to a restricted list of Economics optional modules. Whilst formal techniques are taught as part of the Economics component of MA in PPE pathways with Economics, prior training in these areas of mathematics and statistics is required. All Tripartite students are also required to take the 2-week pre-sessional course in Mathematics and Statistics.

Philosophy Requirement

You should have taken at least 25% of one year of study in intermediate Philosophy modules.

MA PPE: Philosophy and Economics Bipartite

Economics Requirement

You should have achieved a good standard (2:1 or higher) in undergraduate modules in microeconomics and macroeconomics at an intermediate level or above (at 40 hours of lectures across intermediate or final years). Module choice in Economics will be restricted according to the strength of your background in Economics to a set list. Econometrics (at 40 hours of lectures or equivalent) at an intermediate level or above would also be a strong advantage. Bipartite students without intermediate-level econometrics will only have access to a restricted list of Economics optional modules.

In order to take the full selected set of MA in PPE Economics optional modules, students must have obtained a good standard (2:1 or higher) in undergraduate courses in mathematics and economic statistics (at least the equivalent of a year-long module or two term/semester–long modules, and economic statistics should include econometrics):

• Calculus, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, constrained optimization using Lagrange multipliers, matrix algebra and linear equations.
• Probability theory, distribution theory (binomial, normal and associated distributions), sampling theory, statistical inference, interval estimation, hypothesis testing (means and variances), least squares regression.

Where this has not been obtained, students may take Quantitative Methods: Econometrics A (30 credits) in Term 1 to enable further Economics optional module choices. Where this has not been taken only a restricted optional module catalogue will be available. Whilst formal techniques are taught as part of the Economics component of MA in PPE pathways with Economics, prior training in these areas of mathematics and statistics is required. All MA in PPE Bipartite: Economics and Philosophy students are also required to take the 2-week pre-sessional course in Mathematics and Statistics.

Philosophy Requirement

You should have taken at least 25% of one year of study in intermediate Philosophy modules.

MA PPE: Economics and Politics Bipartite

Economics Requirement

You should have achieved a good standard (2:1 or higher) in undergraduate modules in microeconomics and macroeconomics at an intermediate level or above (at 40 hours of lectures across intermediate or final years). Module choice in Economics will be restricted according to the strength of your background in Economics to a set list. Econometrics (at 40 hours of lectures or equivalent) at an intermediate level or above would also be a strong advantage. Bipartite students without intermediate-level econometrics will only have access to a restricted list of Economics optional modules.

In order to take the full selected set of MA in PPE Economics optional modules, students must have obtained a good standard (2:1 or higher) in undergraduate courses in mathematics and economic statistics (at least the equivalent of a year-long module or two term/semester–long modules, and economic statistics should include econometrics):

• Calculus, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, constrained optimization using Lagrange multipliers, matrix algebra and linear equations.
• Probability theory, distribution theory (binomial, normal and associated distributions), sampling theory, statistical inference, interval estimation, hypothesis testing (means and variances), least squares regression. Where this has not been obtained, students may take Quantitative Methods: Econometrics A (30 credits) in Term 1 to enable further Economics optional module choices.

Where this has not been taken only a restricted optional module catalogue will be available. Whilst formal techniques are taught as part of the Economics component of MA in PPE pathways with Economics, prior training in these areas of mathematics and statistics is required. All MA in PPE Bipartite: Politics and Economics students are also required to take the 2-week pre-sessional course in Mathematics and Statistics.

MA PPE: Politics and Philosophy Bipartite

Philosophy Requirement

You should have taken at least 25% of one year of study in intermediate Philosophy modules.