Is the PPE course(philosophy, politics and economics course) better at ANU or UNSW? (1 Viewer)

[proxyluv]

Hi guys!

My goal is to study PPE in the UK, as I have family that go to LSE and imperial college, and the way I am going now with my marks right now (except for chemistry :/), I can definitely look to applying to those universities. (Oxford would be nice but it is just too expensive). However, in the midst of Covid-19 I am not sure if I would even be able to travel to the UK, and I do not want to do the course via zoom (this is a absolute no for me). So is PPE better facilitated by UNSW or ANU? And are there any other universities that offer this course?

Thanks guys!

 

[idkkdi]

Hi guys!

My goal is to study PPE in the UK, as I have family that go to LSE and imperial college, and the way I am going now with my marks right now (except for chemistry :/), I can definitely look to applying to those universities. (Oxford would be nice but it is just too expensive). However, in the midst of Covid-19 I am not sure if I would even be able to travel to the UK, and I do not want to do the course via zoom (this is a absolute no for me). So is PPE better facilitated by UNSW or ANU? And are there any other universities that offer this course?

Thanks guys!

curious about what LSE requires lol, not like i can afford it tho rip.

 

[quickoats]

curious about what LSE requires lol, not like i can afford it tho rip.

https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Undergraduate/fees-and-funding £22.5k - tad cheaper than other UK unis but still pricey.

 

[idkkdi]

https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Undergraduate/fees-and-funding £22.5k - tad cheaper than other UK unis but still pricey.

It’s in the middle of London m8. Rent and living costs be doomed.

 

[quickoats]

It’s in the middle of London m8. Rent and living costs be doomed.

m8 I'm too dumb for overseas unis anyway

 

[idkkdi]

m8 I'm too dumb for overseas unis anyway

Just do an easy course like econ or smth. Ez clap 90 wam in uk as well.

 

[quickoats]

Just do an easy course like econ or smth. Ez clap 90 wam in uk as well.

ahhhhH 90+ WAM probably not happening anymore

 

[idkkdi]

ahhhhH 90+ WAM probably not happening anymore

Weren’t u getting like 98 wam 1st semester 1st yr or smth.

 

[proxyluv]

Weren’t u getting like 98 wam 1st semester 1st yr or smth.

Lol just came back to these comments, I have recieved a bursary from UK education, because of my time at cadets, so I can use that money to pay off a portion of my tuition. but no one answered my question lol, smh.

 

[Where's the Funny?]

Lol what did you expect. idkkdi and quickoats are a lethal procrastination combo lmao.

 

[jimmysmith560]

I wasn’t able to find direct information as to which is the better uni for this course, but I used an approach that can give you an idea of what it may be like. I broke down the course into its three main areas and compared them each using QS (2021):

Psychology:

UNSW - 24
ANU - 38

Philosophy:

UNSW - 101-150
ANU - 5

Economics:

UNSW - 42
ANU - 33

Based on this info, I would believe ANU is the better option overall.

(Also, it’s great that you want to study in the UK. I’ve always wanted to study in France)

 

[quickoats]

One thing to note: ANU = Canberra. Since you’re considering international, living funds should be fine but Canberra isn’t all that buzzing.

 

[idkkdi]

Lol just came back to these comments, I have recieved a bursary from UK education, because of my time at cadets, so I can use that money to pay off a portion of my tuition. but no one answered my question lol, smh.

So any idea on lse requirements?

 

[idkkdi]

Lol what did you expect. idkkdi and quickoats are a lethal procrastination combo lmao.

Me yes. Quickoats who knows

 

[quickoats]

Me yes. Quickoats who knows

me too

 

[dasfas]

ANU is better. Courses are comparable, but the student life is far better.

BUT, be careful about pursuing PPE - I have friends studying PPE at ANU and Oxford and they are all struggling to find a job as PPE isn't technical. No job listing is ever going to specifically ask "we want people with a PPE". Try to pair it with something quantitative (aka STEM) so you avoid the headache of trying to find a job after you graduate.

 

[proxyluv]

ANU is better. Courses are comparable, but the student life is far better.

BUT, be careful about pursuing PPE - I have friends studying PPE at ANU and Oxford and they are all struggling to find a job as PPE isn't technical. No job listing is ever going to specifically ask "we want people with a PPE". Try to pair it with something quantitative (aka STEM) so you avoid the headache of trying to find a job after you graduate.

How can someone pair it with something quantative, would is be focusing on economics more?

 

[proxyluv]

So any idea on lse requirements?

LSE requirements at least a 97 to 98 atar for most courses, and you'd have to pay your international fees up front for the whole first semester. the fees are are around 15,000 pounds for the course, and then you's have to add living expenses which could bump it up to 25,000 pounds. 25,000 pounds is practically 50,000 dollars Australian.
- source --> my cousin who goes there.

 

[dasfas]

How can someone pair it with something quantative, would is be focusing on economics more?

Yeah. More economics, more maths, more programming (this would be super helpful as it is also a very transferable skill).

 

[proxyluv]

Yeah. More economics, more maths, more programming (this would be super helpful as it is also a very transferable skill).

Ironically, the humanities are more my strong suit than maths. I think I might focus on economics as there is a socio-element within it- in regards to macroeconomics. However, programming seems very interesting, but very tedious. I know people who program, and one guy who is 18, and already has greys starting to show up. He chose programming and computer-science at USYD. We call him old man lol.