BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Placement Year
About this course
BA (Hons) in Economics and Politics and International Relations and Philosophy. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The programme includes a placement year of 9 to 12 months, offering professional experience in areas such as public policy, finance, media, or non-profit organisations.
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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
- PLACEMENT YEAR
- UNDERSTANDING POLITICS TODAY: APPROACHES, ISSUES AND CASE STUDIES
- INTRODUCTORY MICROECONOMICS
- INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMISTS
- INTRODUCTORY MACROECONOMICS
- INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL COMMUNICATION
- PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
- INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS
- PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY AND POLITICS FOR SECOND YEARS
- INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS
- STATES, INSTITUTIONS AND CITIZENS
- PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION FOR SECOND YEARS
- MIND AND LANGUAGE FOR SECOND YEARS
- COOPERATION AND CRISIS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION
- GENDER AND POWER
- WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
- INTRODUCTION TO DATA ANALYSIS FOR POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
- ETHICS FOR SECOND YEARS
- ENVIRONMENTAL THINKING FOR SECOND YEARS
- ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE OF AI
- POWER, WEALTH AND NATIONS: GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
- ARTS AND HUMANITIES PLACEMENT MODULE
- INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
- POLITICAL VIOLENCE & CONFLICT: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES
- ETHICS FOR THIRD YEARS
- EXTERNAL CONSULTANCY/DISSERTATION
- DISSERTATION OR SPECIAL SUBJECT II
- ENVIRONMENTAL THINKING FOR THIRD YEARS
- PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
- MIND AND LANGUAGE FOR THIRD YEARS
- DIGITAL POLITICS
- BETTER WORLDS? UTOPIAS AND DYSTOPIAS
- CAPITALISM AND ITS CRITICS
- POLITICS AND POPULAR CULTURE
- SOCIAL ACTION IN PRACTICE
- US INTERVENTIONISM, THE CIA AND COVERT ACTION
- GOVERNMENT, WELFARE AND POLICY
- DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
- BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Placement Year 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 with a Placement Year 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 with a Placement Year 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 with a Placement Year at University of East Anglia?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Placement Year at University of East Anglia include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Placement Year at University of East Anglia?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.