BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics
About this course
BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics, a philosophy degree spanning political science, economic theory, and philosophical inquiry. The course spans three years of full-time undergraduate study, concluding with a year-long capstone project on applied contemporary problems.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh. IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh. BTEC: DDD in any essay-based Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma. Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics (VL20) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 103 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 44%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 17%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 60%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 18%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £47,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £12,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at University of Bristol do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at University of Bristol?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at University of Bristol?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.