BA in Political, Philosophical and Economic Studies (PPE) Course Requirements at SU
Stellenbosch University · Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
The BA in Political, Philosophical and Economic Studies (PPE) is a bachelor's Degree offered by SU for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study BA in Political, Philosophical and Economic Studies (PPE) at SU
NSC aggregate of at least 63% (excluding Life Orientation); Home Language 50%; First Additional Language 40%; Mathematics 60%.
About this course
This interdisciplinary degree combines political science, philosophy and economics, training students to reason clearly about policy, ethics and markets at once. It is a strong foundation for careers that require both analytical rigour and an understanding of public affairs.
Possible careers
Academic, Civil Servant, Consultants, Diplomat, Entrepreneur, Investment Or Business Analyst, Journalist, Researcher
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply directly through Stellenbosch University's own online application system at www.maties.com.
Course intelligence for BA in Political, Philosophical and Economic Studies (PPE)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
BA in Political, Philosophical and Economic Studies (PPE) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as an Academic. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at SU, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
This course sits in the middle for competitiveness. With its published admission requirements, you have a reasonable chance if you apply in good time, though it’s not a sure thing. Don’t leave your application to the last week.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with SU and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 April 2026
- Close: 31 July 2026
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- Duration
- 3 years
- APS / Points
- NSC aggregate 63%
- Campus
- Stellenbosch Campus, Stellenbosch
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Source: stellenbosch-university.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Stellenbosch University before applying.