Philosophy, Politics & Economics
About this course
BA/BSc in Philosophy, Politics & Economics, an economics, politics and international relations and philosophy degree combining three core disciplines. The course is taught jointly by the Department of Political Economy and the Department of Philosophy within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy, and is administered by the Department of Political Economy. Students study core concepts and issues in the first year, followed by second and third years featuring options and required modules depending on the chosen BA or BSc degree path.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA. Required subjects: No required subjects. GCSE: Grade 7/A in Mathematics (or equivalent).
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 11 UCAS decisions for Philosophy, Politics & Economics (L0V0) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far: 11 offers. The published offer is A*AA at A level. The first offer was posted on 19 October.
What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Media Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 70%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started
- A levels: 77%
- Baccalaureate: 17%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 4%
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 Philosophy, Politics & Economics at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £47,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £11,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of Philosophy, Politics & Economics at King's College London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Philosophy, Politics & Economics at King's College London?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Philosophy, Politics & Economics at King's College London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 191 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
When does King's College London send offers for Philosophy, Politics & Economics?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 11 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 19 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
Does Philosophy, Politics & Economics at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Philosophy, Politics & Economics at King's College London?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.