BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics
About this course
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, an economics and politics and international relations and philosophy degree focused on the interconnected study of social structures, governance, and moral reasoning. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Accounting, Policy Analysis, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum is designed to equip graduates for careers spanning public policy, economics, and international relations. The first year introduces foundational ideas through modules such as Principles in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Thinking Politically: Key Concepts, Foundations of Economic Analysis and Policy, and Ethics and Society. Second-year studies advance technical and theoretical proficiency via compulsory modules including Political Theory in Practice, Statistics and Econometrics, Political Philosophy, and Case Studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Optional modules across the programme allow students to tailor their studies with topics ranging from international economics and political philosophy to global political economy and specialised historical inquiries. In the final year, students complete a compulsory research project and a capstone module, complemented by further optional study in specialised branches of philosophy, politics, and economics.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (L200) at the University of Sheffield for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 38%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 17%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 29%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Thinking Politically: Key Concepts
- Foundations of Economic Analysis and Policy
- Ethics and Society
- Religion, Reason and Reality
- Death and Killing
- Writing Philosophy
- History of Philosophy
- Planet Politics
- Race and Racism in World Politics
- Comparative Politics
- Reason and Argument
- Bodies, Sex and Desires
- Science, Medicine and Society
- Western Political Thought
- British Politics
- Gender Politics
- Global Political Economy
- Economic History of Britain and the Modern World
- Classical and Contemporary Thinkers in Economics
- Mathematical Methods for Economics 1
- Mathematical Methods for Economics 2
- Political Theory in Practice
- Statistics and Econometrics
- Political Philosophy
- Case Studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Ethics: From Theory to Practice
- Feminism
- The Political Economy of Global Capitalism
- Contemporary Security Challenges
- Europe in Crisis
- International Economics
- Labour Economics
- Religion and the Good Life
- Chinese Politics
- Migration and World Politics
- Oppression and Resistance
- Autocracies and Democracies
- Public Economics
- Macroeconomic Policy
- Science and the Search for Reality
- Global History of Philosophy
- Social Justice Today
- The Philosophy of AI and Robotics
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics Capstone
- Final Year Research Project in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- People, Organisations and Technology
- Ethics and Belief
- Global Justice
- Moral Theory and Moral Psychology
- Phenomenology
- Political Resistance
- Plato's Symposium
- Philosophy of Law
- Feminist and Queer Studies in Religion
- Global Culture Wars
- The Ethics of Political Leadership
- Understanding Elections
- Practical Politics: How to Make Policy and Influence People
- Corporations in Global Politics: Possibilities, Tensions, and Ambiguities
- Party, State and Society in China
- Political Psychology: The Personal Side of Politics
- Brexit and Beyond
- International Trade
- Health Economics
- Economic Analysis of Inequality and Poverty
- Education Economics
- Political Economy
- Environmental Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- Contemporary Issues in Labour Economics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £16,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
93% 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 Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University of Sheffield 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 University of Sheffield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.