BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year Abroad
About this course
BA (Hons) in Economics and Politics and International Relations and Philosophy, combining political theory, economic analysis, and philosophical inquiry. Core topics include data analysis and research methods. The degree spans four years and includes a year studying abroad. An arts and humanities placement module is also available.
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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
- ARTS AND HUMANITIES YEAR ABROAD MODULE
- UNDERSTANDING POLITICS TODAY: APPROACHES, ISSUES AND CASE STUDIES
- INTRODUCTORY MICROECONOMICS
- INTRODUCTORY MACROECONOMICS
- INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL COMMUNICATION
- PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
- 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 with a Year Abroad 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 Year Abroad 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 Year Abroad 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 Year Abroad at University of East Anglia?
The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year Abroad at University of East Anglia include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year Abroad at University of East Anglia?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.