Politics, Philosophy, and Law

The Politics, Philosophy, and Law (PPL) Minor is aimed at students anticipating careers in public service, including law, government, academia, and non-profit organizations. Students in the Minor will develop sophisticated skills of research, analysis, and written and verbal expression though the examination of normative facets of politics. The Minor is largely composed of existing courses in Legal Studies, Political Science, Philosophy, and Political Economy, but it will develop its own seminars as well. The PPL Minor will serve as a community of like-minded students, who will encounter each other in a range of extra-curricular events and programs, including career-related events. Entry into the Minor is by application, supported by teacher recommendations. We are especially committed to recruiting a diverse cohort of students. The Minor requires a minimum GPA of 3.3.

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• finish secondary school and
• earn a certificate of completion, which allows admission to a university in their home country or country of graduation

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Students who have completed the IGCSE or O-level exams have not yet met the requirements for admission at UC Berkeley. The university requires further study, either completion of the two-year A-level program with a minimum of three academic exams, the IB diploma program, or another similar academic curriculum.

Students from countries requiring entry into military service upon completion of secondary education should not submit an application until the obligation has been met. UC Berkeley cannot defer admission to a later term.

Students may have to meet additional admission requirements and follow certain guidelines for filling out the undergraduate application, depending on country or educational system.

Apply to Berkeley by filling out the UC application. You can begin working on the application as early as August 1, and must submit the application November 1-30. You can apply to as many UC campuses as you like with one application, and each campus will receive your application and official test scores. If you have difficulties, contact the UC Application Center at [email protected] or (800) 207-1710.