Student review [#96935] for Politics Philosophy and Economics
at University of South Africa - UNISA

My opinion is mixed. Academically, I believe the standard is high. If you can pass a PPE degree at UNISA, you have proven you are self-disciplined and resilient. I like that I can study from home and that the fees are affordable.

However, I dislike the administrative support. It is often very difficult to communicate with the university; emails often go unanswered, and resolving registration or mark queries can take months. The lack of student support can feel isolating, and you truly are on your own most of the time. If you are self-motivated, you will succeed, but don’t expect much hand-holding.

Yes, I would recommend it. The PPE curriculum is strong and forces you to engage deeply with the texts. However, you miss out on the in-person debates that you get at campus universities, so you have to be proactive about finding study groups. It is an excellent choice if you are self-motivated and want to save on tuition costs.