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BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics

University of East Anglia

About this course

BA (Hons) in Economics, Politics, International Relations and Philosophy. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The programme is structured to study all four disciplines across the full three years. Students may also take an arts and humanities placement module as part of the programme.

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Institution
University of East Anglia
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
L0V0
Typical offer
A-level ABB
Median salary
£28,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: ABB

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What students say

Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 97%
  • Learning opportunities: 90%
  • Assessment and feedback: 90%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 97%
  • Learning resources: 95%
  • Student voice: 89%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 20%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Further study: 15%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Finance Professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 30%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 20%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 5%
  • East of England: 50%
  • London: 15%
  • South East: 20%
  • South West: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 90%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • UNDERSTANDING POLITICS TODAY: APPROACHES, ISSUES AND CASE STUDIES
  • PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
  • INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL COMMUNICATION
  • INTRODUCTORY MACROECONOMICS
  • INTRODUCTORY MICROECONOMICS
  • THE MEANING OF LIFE
  • INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS
  • PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY AND POLITICS FOR SECOND YEARS
  • INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS
  • STATES, INSTITUTIONS AND CITIZENS
  • RELIGION AND WORLD PHILOSOPHIES FOR SECOND YEARS
  • MIND AND LANGUAGE FOR SECOND YEARS
  • INTRODUCTION TO DATA ANALYSIS FOR POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
  • GENDER AND POWER
  • COOPERATION AND CRISIS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION
  • WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
  • KNOWLEDGE SCIENCE AND PROOF FOR SECOND YEARS
  • ETHICS FOR SECOND YEARS
  • PHILOSOPHY OF ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE (LEVEL 5)
  • ENVIRONMENTAL THINKING FOR SECOND YEARS
  • POLITICAL VIOLENCE & CONFLICT: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES
  • ALGORITHMS & BLOCKBUSTERS: THE MAKING OF MEDIA AND CULTURAL POLICY
  • POWER, WEALTH AND NATIONS: GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
  • ARTS AND HUMANITIES PLACEMENT MODULE
  • INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
  • ETHICS FOR THIRD YEARS
  • DISSERTATION OR SPECIAL SUBJECT II
  • EXTERNAL CONSULTANCY/DISSERTATION
  • MIND AND LANGUAGE FOR THIRD YEARS
  • PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
  • ENVIRONMENTAL THINKING FOR THIRD YEARS
  • MULTICULTURALISM
  • DIGITAL POLITICS
  • US INTERVENTIONISM, THE CIA AND COVERT ACTION
  • RHETORIC: DEMOCRACY AND THE POLITICS OF PERSUASION
  • POLITICS AND POPULAR CULTURE
  • GREENING THE WORLD: THE POLITICS OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
  • BETTER WORLDS? UTOPIAS AND DYSTOPIAS
  • CAPITALISM AND ITS CRITICS
  • ACTIVIST CAMPAIGNING
  • DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE
  • BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS
  • ADVANCED TOPICS IN MACROECONOMICS
  • DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
  • GOVERNMENT, WELFARE AND POLICY
  • ADVANCED TOPICS IN MICROECONOMICS

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University of East Anglia earn?

The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £38,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £20,000 less than the UK median for Economics.

What do graduates of BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University of East Anglia do next?

85% 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 East Anglia?

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 University of East Anglia?

The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University of East Anglia?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.