BA Philosophy and Economics
About this course
BA in Philosophy and Economics, an economics and philosophy degree exploring economic systems through critical philosophical frameworks. Core topics include Statistics and Research Methods. The course is taught jointly by two departments. The first year establishes core foundations through Economics and Introduction to Mathematics for Economics. The second year progresses to advanced theory via Microeconomics and Macroeconomic Theory and Policy. Optional modules in the final year allow specialisation in areas such as International Trade, Behavioural Economics, and Advanced Macroeconomics, alongside options like Economics Independent Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA (Mathematics A* required.) IB: 39 points (A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including Mathematics grade 7, with no higher level score below 5. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 48%: 30 offers from 63 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 65%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 51%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 21%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 4%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 63%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Economics
- Introduction to Mathematics for Economics
- Applied Economics
- Statistical Methods in Economics
- Ancient Greek Philosophy
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Knowledge and Reality
- Introduction to Logic 2
- Introduction to Logic 1
- Introduction to Moral Philosophy
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Philosophical Study Skills: Reading, Understanding and Essay Writing
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
- The Dialogues of Plato
- Stoics, Epicureans and Sceptics
- Moral Education in Ancient Greek Philosophical Sources
- German Political and Social Thought
- Nietzsche
- Why Democracy? Justifications, Critiques and Contemporary Challenges
- Ethics and Society
- Philosophy of Economics
- Philosophy of Science 1
- Philosophy of Science 2
- International Trade
- Economics of Competition Policy
- Topics in Industrial Economics
- The Economics of Growth
- The Economics of Money and Banking
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Behavioural Economics
- Economics of Migration and Job Search
- Economics Independent Research Project
- Economics of Labour
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy and Economics at University College London earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £59,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy and Economics at University College London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy and Economics at University College London?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy and Economics at University College London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB. The average entrant had 176 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Philosophy and Economics at University College London?
48% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 30 offers from 63 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy and Economics at University College London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.