BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Study Abroad)
About this course
BA Hons in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Study Abroad), an economics, philosophy and politics degree examining the intersection of society, institutions and global systems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The fourth year includes an international study placement at a partner university. The first year covers core foundations through Parties, Populism and Protest, Political Philosophy: How Should we Live Together?, Political Theory for a Troubled World, Knowledge and Reality in a Complex World, Foundations of Microeconomics, and Foundations of Macroeconomics. The second year introduces specialized optional modules spanning philosophy, politics, and economics, such as Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, and Democracy, Dictatorship and Everything in Between. The third year is spent studying abroad at an international partner institution. The final year allows further specialization through optional modules like Behavioural Economics, Public Policy Analysis, and Parliamentary Studies, alongside independent project options in philosophy or politics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 34%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 16%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 40%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 25%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Parties, Populism and Protest
- Political Philosophy: How Should we Live Together?
- Political Theory for a Troubled World
- Knowledge and Reality in a Complex World
- Foundations of Microeconomics
- Foundations of Macroeconomics
- Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and Economics
- Philosophy Guided Project
- Applied Philosophy: Decisions that Change the World
- Language, Communication and Knowledge
- Mind, World and Science
- Democracy, Dictatorship and Everything in Between
- Global Superpowers
- Politics of the Global South
- Who Governs Britain? Policy, Politics and Political Change
- Understanding Political Research
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- International Business Environment
- Economic Inequality
- Environmental Economics and Climate Change
- Foundations of Econometrics with Professional Development
- Games and Strategic Behaviour
- Your Year Abroad
- Philosophy Independent Project
- Philosophy and Popular Culture
- Textual Explorations in Philosophy
- Questions at the Frontiers of Philosophy
- Philosophy For Times of Global Crisis
- Comparative Political Philosophy
- The Politics of Borders and Migration
- Critical Political Theory
- Democracy Under Pressure
- Europe and America
- Parliamentary Studies
- Politics and International Relations Dissertation
- The Politics of Crises and the Future of Governance
- Behavioural Economics
- Current Issues in Economics
- Econometrics and Data Science in Economics
- Growth and Development
- International Trade and Business
- Labour and Health Economics
- Public Policy Analysis
- Global Macroeconomics and Policy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £40,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £18,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University do next?
90% 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 (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
92% 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 (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.