BSc Philosophy and Economics
About this course
BSc in Philosophy and Economics, a joint honours degree within the fields of Economics and Philosophy. The curriculum includes mandatory units in microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics, statistics, and econometrics. Students can tailor their studies through optional units spanning areas such as political philosophy, environmental economics, ethics, international trade, and behavioural economics, and may also complete an extended philosophy essay project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches) BTEC: DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma and A in mathematics at A-level (or equivalent) Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Philosophy and Economics (VL51) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 37%: 35 offers from 95 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 55%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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 BSc 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 BSc Philosophy and Economics at University of Bristol do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Philosophy and Economics at University of Bristol?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc 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 180 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Philosophy and Economics at University of Bristol?
37% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 35 offers from 95 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Philosophy and Economics at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.