Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) Specialising in PPE gives you an understanding of political, philosophical, and economic ideas; the nature of political institutions; political processes and decision-making; how economic systems work; the causes of poverty and wealth; and how to promote development.
Which school-leaving qualification category do you fall into?
The National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Admission Requirements for International Qualifications
The National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV)
Admission Requirements
Are you an applicant who is currently writing or completed the NSC matric? If you are, then please read the information below regarding admission requirements.
NB: This is a guideline only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results, and other entry requirements where applicable.
Wits tabulate the points score for all subjects on the following basis:
That English must be taken either as Home Language or as 1st Additional Language.
Mathematics is compulsory for all numerate programmes in Engineering and the Built Environment, Commerce, Law and Management, and Science.
Maths Literacy is accepted for some degrees (see Admission Requirements (NSC)).
Wits do not distinguish between designated vs non-designated subjects when calculating the admission point score (APS)
The APS calculation is based on the best seven subjects including Life Orientation
| NSC Scale of Achievement | NSC% | Wits APS | Wits APS% | Wits APS for Maths & English | Wits APS for Life Orientation | Wits APS for Other subjects |
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 | 80-99 70-79 60-69 50-59 40-49 30-39 0-29 | 8 7 6 5 4 3 0 0 | 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 50-59 40-49 30-39 0-29 | 8 + 2=10 7 + 2=9 6 + 2=8 5 + 2=7 4 3 0 0 | 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 | 8 7 6 5 4 3 0 0 |
What can you do with a degree in Politics Philosophy and Economics?
PPE graduates across the world carve successful careers in areas such as public policy, diplomacy, and economic analysis.
You’ll be prepared to work in humanitarian groups, political parties, non-government agencies, public services, and activist organizations.