BA Philosophy and Politics
About this course
BA in Philosophy and Politics, a philosophy and politics and international relations degree spanning philosophical and political theory. Students complete core foundational modules in the first two years, progress to independent module choices and a jointly supervised dissertation in the final year, and have the option to complete an intercalated year studying abroad or on a work placement.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 36
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What students say
Based on about 191 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 18%
- Finance Professionals: 12%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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 BA Philosophy and Politics 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 £4,500 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy and Politics at University of Warwick do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy and Politics at University of Warwick?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy and Politics at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy and Politics 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 BA Philosophy and Politics at University of Warwick?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.