BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, an economics and politics and international relations and philosophy degree examining social and political structures through multi-disciplinary perspectives. Core topics include Research Methods, Policy Analysis, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme is delivered jointly across the Department of International Relations, Politics and History and the Loughborough Business School, with options for a placement year. The first year covers core subjects through Introduction to Macroeconomics, Introduction to Microeconomics, Introduction to Philosophy, and Politics and Government. In the second year, students build methodological skills through modules such as Contemporary Debates in Philosophy, Research Methods in Politics and International Relations, and Research Design. Optional modules in the second and final years allow specialisation in areas spanning economics, philosophy, and politics, including options like Financial Economics, Feminist Philosophy, and History of Economic Thought. The course concludes with a compulsory independent Dissertation project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDD BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade A BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB Preferred BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care, IT, Sport. Other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one A level from the following list: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 94%: 301 offers from 320 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 25%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 35%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 29%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Academic Foundations in International Relations, Politics and History
- Power, Politics & Ideology in Modern Europe (10 credit)
- Introduction to Philosophy
- International Political Theory (20 credits)
- Politics and Government (20 credits)
- Contemporary Debates in Philosophy
- Research Methods in Politics and International Relations
- Research Design
- Economics of the Financial System
- History of Economic Thought
- Animal Tales: Non-human Animals in Fiction, Film and Philosophy
- Your Future Career: Preparing for the World of Work
- Critical Security Studies
- History of Political Thought (10 credit)
- History of Political Thought (20 Credit)
- Politics of Development
- Political Simulation
- The Politics of Star Wars
- Political Economy: Capitalism, Democracy and the State
- Gender and Global Politics
- Philosophy and Public Policy
- Dissertation
- Financial Economics
- International Economic Relations
- The Economics of Social Issues
- Contemporary Political Philosophy
- Feminist Philosophy
- Politics at the End of the World
- The Politics of Terrorism
- No Gods! No Masters! Anarchism Past and Present
- War in the 21st Century
- International Conflict Management
- Environmental Thought
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £48,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £13,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Loughborough University do next?
95% 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 Loughborough University?
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 Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Loughborough University?
94% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 301 offers from 320 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Loughborough University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Loughborough University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.