BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, an economics and politics and international relations and philosophy degree centred on modern day thinking, societal structures and contemporary debates. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students can choose a traditional three-year study route or complete an optional placement year between the second and third years. The first year covers foundational concepts through Foundations of Politics and International Relations, Principles of Applied Economics, Political Philosophy: Themes and Thinkers, and Economic Policy and Practice. The second year introduces core methods and topics with Controversies in International Trade, International Relations: Theory and Practice, Democracies, Political Ideologies, From Descartes to the Death of God, Business Research Methods, The Business Lab: Real-World Consulting in Action, and The Conservative Party. The final year examines advanced global themes through Authoritarianism, Global Governance in a Changing World Order, Rethinking Globalisation, and Business Ethics and Sustainability. Optional modules allow students to complete a Dissertation or a Research Investigation.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 14%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 20%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 50%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Politics and International Relations
- Principles of Applied Economics
- Political Philosophy: Themes and Thinkers
- Economic Policy and Practice
- Sustainable Development and the Global South
- Values and Virtues
- Controversies in International Trade
- International Relations: Theory and Practice
- Democracies
- Political Ideologies
- From Descartes to the Death of God
- Business Research Methods
- The Business Lab: Real-World Consulting in Action
- The Conservative Party
- Authoritarianism
- Global Governance in a Changing World Order
- Rethinking Globalisation
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
- Dissertation
- Research Investigation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £25,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at York St John University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at York St John University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at York St John University?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at York St John University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.