BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA/
About this course
BSc in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA/, an economics, politics and international relations and philosophy degree examining global issues through integrated perspectives. The course builds solid foundations in each of the three subjects in the first year before offering module flexibility that leads to a BA or a BSc degree. Students can also apply to spend a year abroad or take a work placement.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
A level: A*AA plus at least grade 7 or grade A in GCSE Mathematics. IB: 38 overall including 4 in Higher level Mathematics/Mathematical Studies or 5 in Standard level Mathematics/ Mathematical Studies.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 3 UCAS decisions for BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA/ (L0V0) at the University of Warwick for 2027 entry so far: 3 offers. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 82 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered
- Working: 71%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 38%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 17%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 12%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 49%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 195 students who started
- A levels: 76%
- Baccalaureate: 24%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA/ at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £53,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £10,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA/ at University of Warwick do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA/ at University of Warwick?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA/ at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 187 UCAS points.
Does BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA/ at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA/ at University of Warwick?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.