BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics
About this course
BA Honours in Economics, Politics and International Relations and Philosophy. Core topics include Programming and Statistics. Students can choose an equal split across the three core disciplines, focus on any two, or specialise in one. Compulsory modules cover foundational approaches in philosophy, economics, and politics.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (LV10) at Newcastle University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 32%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 19%
- Administrative occupations: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 15%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 20%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 35%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Analysing Economic Data
- Mathematics for Economics
- Economic Analysis
- Studying Political Economy: Ideas, Theories and Skills
- Existentialism and the Self
- Introduction to Moral Philosophy
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Foundations of Philosophy
- Philosophical Approaches to the Humanities and Social Sciences and Critical Reasoning
- Introduction to Aesthetics
- UK Politics: Westminster and Beyond
- Key Concepts in International Politics
- Order and Disorder: The Shaping of the 21st Century
- Power and Inequality: How to Study Global Politics ... and Change the World
- Politics of Happiness
- State, People and Politics: Comparative Politics in a Globalised World
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Social Issues in Contemporary Political Philosophy
- International Economics
- Econometric Analysis
- Economics of Regulation
- Economic Evaluation and Investment
- Applied Economics
- Mathematical Economics
- Python Programming for Economists
- British Economic History, 1780-1979
- Ecological Economics and Environmental Policy
- Economics of Inequality and Disadvantage
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Ethics and the Modern World
- Consciousness, Art and Technology
- Kant and Post-Kantian Philosophy
- Italian Thought
- Texts in Contemporary Philosophy: Environmental Philosophy
- Texts in the History of Philosophy: Philosophies of the Body
- Philosophy and Science
- Feminist Philosophy
- Politics of the Middle East
- Becoming a Political Researcher
- Government and Politics of the USA
- The Politics and Policy of the European Union
- Power and Poverty in the Global Economy
- A Global History of Political Thought
- International Politics from ‘elsewhere’
- Political Violence and the Modern State
- Democracy in Deeply Divided Societies
- Critical Security Studies
- Democracy or Autocracy? What are the differences and how do we analyse them
- Sex, Gender and Power
- The Politics of Race
- International Organizations and Diplomacy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £48,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £11,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Newcastle 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 Newcastle University?
97% 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 Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Newcastle University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.