BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (VLL5) at the University of Nottingham for 2027 entry so far.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 90%: 197 offers from 218 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 35%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
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 50 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
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 Philosophy, Politics and Economics 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 £14,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University of Nottingham do next?
75% 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 University of Nottingham?
92% 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 University of Nottingham?
The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University of Nottingham?
90% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 197 offers from 218 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University of Nottingham 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 University of Nottingham?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.