BA Politics and Philosophy
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What students say
Based on about 92 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 32 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 14%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 21%
- Finance Professionals: 14%
- Administrative occupations: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 13%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 38%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 200 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 94%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics and Philosophy at University of Nottingham earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £47,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Politics and Philosophy at University of Nottingham do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics and Philosophy at University of Nottingham?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Politics and Philosophy at University of Nottingham?
The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics and Philosophy at University of Nottingham 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 Politics and Philosophy at University of Nottingham?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.