BA Politics, Philosophy and Law (PPL)
About this course
BA in Politics, Philosophy and Law (PPL), a politics, international relations, law and philosophy degree centred on political affairs, legal debates and philosophical questions. Students can apply to spend a year abroad with an international partner or take a work placement.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 3 UCAS decisions for BA Politics, Philosophy and Law (PPL) (V7MW) at the University of Warwick for 2027 entry so far: 3 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
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 55 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 11%
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 Politics, Philosophy and Law (PPL) 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 Politics, Philosophy and Law (PPL) at University of Warwick do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics, Philosophy and Law (PPL) 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 BA Politics, Philosophy and Law (PPL) at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics, Philosophy and Law (PPL) 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 Politics, Philosophy and Law (PPL) at University of Warwick?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.