BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics (K1_PPE) at SOAS University of London for 2027 entry so far.
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 74%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 74%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics at SOAS University of London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £39,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £16,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics at SOAS University of London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics at SOAS University of London?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics at SOAS University of London?
The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics at SOAS University of London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.