Global Opportunities for Philosophy, Politics and Economics students

First year students can apply to study abroad on credit-replacing exchange at one of York’s University-wide partners, which are open to students from most other departments at the University. In this scheme, your year abroad marks count towards your final degree mark. Your degree will remain three years long.

Second year PPE students can apply to take part in an additional year abroad, after their second year of study. You can apply for a partner university as part of the general University-wide opportunities, or subject-specific exchange through the partners listed for Politics, Economics or Philosophy depending on your PPE programme (eg Politics and Economics students should look at Politics or Economics, but not Philosophy). In this scheme, the year abroad mark does not count towards your final degree mark, although you must pass the year abroad. You will re-enter your degree programme at York at Stage 3. This adds an extra year to your studies, making your degree four years long. Your degree title will recognise your year abroad (BA with a year abroad).

Year Abroad Exchange Destinations

University-wide: Explore University-wide opportunities. Please note that Philosophy, Politics and Economics students studying Economics cannot apply for National University of Singapore, University of Illinois, or University of Hong Kong through the University-wide Exchange programme for a replacement credit year.

ISEP (International Student Exchange Program) Exchange:
As part of your internal application for an additional year abroad, you can list ISEP as one of your preferred choices. Begin by exploring the ISEP Minisite and using the ISEP Program Finder to research possible destinations; make sure to apply the 'ISEP Exchange' filter to tailor your search and your field of study. Please be aware that ISEP Direct is not available. 

Please contact the Departmental International Officer, to discuss the departmental requirements of your degree programme and to ensure that you are aware of the mandatory modules for your year at the partner university.

For more on what you can expect if you decide to study abroad, read our student stories.