BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, an economics and politics and international relations and philosophy degree exploring social science and philosophical inquiry. Core topics include Research Methods. Students complete an external client project as part of their studies. The first year covers the foundations through The Big Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Political Science, Microeconomics I, and Macroeconomics I. The second year progresses with Introduction to Political Theory, PPE Interdisciplinary Research Seminar, Introduction to Logic, and Microeconomics II. The third year involves approved options in economics, government, and philosophy. The fourth year concludes the degree with Philosophy, Politics and Economics: Applications, Philosophy, Politics and Economics: Research Project, and Philosophy, Politics and Economics: Capstone.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: A*AA, with an A* in Mathematics IB Diploma: 39 points overall, with 766 in higher level subjects, including 7 in higher level Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 99%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 40%
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Legal professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 55%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Big Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy
- Introduction to Political Science
- Microeconomics I
- Macroeconomics I
- The LSE Course
- Introduction to Political Theory
- PPE Interdisciplinary Research Seminar
- Introduction to Logic
- Microeconomics II
- Macroeconomics II
- PPE Research Seminar
- One approved economics option
- One approved government option
- One approved philosophy option
- One further approved option depending on your previous choices
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics: Applications
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics: Research Project
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics: Capstone
- Choose courses to the value of two units from a range of options
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £35,500 after 15 months, £43,500 after 3 years, £55,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £39,500 and £78,000. The £55,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB. The average entrant had 197 UCAS points.
Does BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.