BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics
About this course
BA (Hons) in Economics, Politics, International Relations and Philosophy. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme requires a final-year dissertation or interdisciplinary project in Politics and International Relations, Philosophy, or Economics. An optional placement year or study abroad is available.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC in three A Levels. IB: 554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points.
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: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 14%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 47%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Philosophy as Reason and Wonder
- Making Sense of Politics
- Sustainability and the Global Economy
- Becoming a Social Scientist
- British Politics: Welfare, Economy and Society
- Nietzsche's Death of God
- Environmental Philosophy and Technology
- Global Democracy under Threat: Resilience or Retreat?
- Labour Economics and the Future of Work
- Social Sciences at Work
- Contemporary Business Ethics Debates
- Social Sciences Placement
- Engaged Social Science
- Challenge Project for PPE
- Dissertation in Politics and IR - ISP
- Philosophy Dissertation - ISP
- Dissertation (Economics)
- Evaluating Science with Philosophy
- The Dark Side of Politics
- Economic Growth, Strategies and Policies
- Parliamentary Studies
- Practical Philosophy
- Work Placement for Social Sciences Final Year Students
- Digital Showcase
- Please note: You must take one, and only one of the following modules: 'Challenge Project for PPE', 'Dissertation in Politics and IR - ISP', 'Philosophy Dissertation - ISP', or 'Dissertation (Economics)'.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £22,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Keele University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Keele University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Keele University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Keele University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.