BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics
About this course
BSc in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, an economics and politics and international relations and philosophy degree examining social and political phenomena. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Policy Analysis. Instruction is delivered by academics across the three distinct specialisms. The first year covers foundational modules including Economics, Introduction to Political Philosophy, Introduction to Politics, and Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods. The second year advances into specialized study through Public Policy, Microeconomics, Data Analysis, and Macroeconomic Theory and Policy. Optional modules in later years allow students to explore topics such as ethics, British politics, international conflict, and epistemological theory. Students may also undertake an independent research dissertation in economics or philosophy during their final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA (A* in Mathematics required.) IB: 39 points (A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including 7 in Mathematics, with no higher level score below 5. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.)
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 23%: 72 offers from 312 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 102 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
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 50 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Economics
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Introduction to Politics
- Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
- Introduction to Mathematics for Economics
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Knowledge and Reality
- Introduction to Moral Philosophy
- Principles of Social Science Research
- Public Policy
- Microeconomics
- Data Analysis
- Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
- Ethics
- Metaethics
- International Conflict and Cooperation
- British Politics
- Authority, Democracy and Resistance
- Theories of Justice and Injustice
- The Ethics of Crime and Punishment
- Epistemology and Contemporary Society
- Culture, Heritage and Critique
- Topics in Political Philosophy
- Economics UG Research Dissertation
- Philosophy Dissertation
- The Ethics and Politics of the Social Sciences
- Dissertation
- Mixed Methods Research Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Philosophy, Politics 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 BSc Philosophy, Politics 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 BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University College London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Philosophy, Politics 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 201 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University College London?
23% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 72 offers from 312 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University College London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.