BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics, International Relations and Philosophy. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Policy Analysis. The first two years introduce core issues across politics, philosophy, and economics, with an independent project in the final year. Work-integrated learning is embedded throughout the course through projects with external partners including DEFRA, Manchester City Council, and the National Trust.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 112 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
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What students say
Based on about 57 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 61%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 7%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 98%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Making of Modern Britain: Political Culture and Society
- Measuring Inequality
- A Critical Introduction to the History of Philosophy
- Introductory Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
- Climate Crisis: Impacts and Responses
- Macroeconomics and Institutions
- Fit for the Future
- Data Analysis
- From Making It To Faking It: The Philosophy Of Technology
- Social and Public Policy
- Ethics and its Critics
- Independent Project
- Critical Identities
- Macroeconomics in the Global Economy
- Political and Revolutionary Philosophy
- Critical Political Thought
- Global Political Economy
- Information and Security
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £17,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £32,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £23,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Manchester Metropolitan 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 at Manchester Metropolitan University?
89% 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Manchester Metropolitan University?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.